Ampem Darkoa Stage Stunning Comeback to Clinch Women’s Premier League Title
Ampem Darkoa produced a thrilling second-half comeback to defeat Hasaacas Ladies 2-1 and win the 2025/26 Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League title in a dramatic final at Swedru Stadium.
In a contest that lived up to its billing, Hasaacas Ladies looked poised to claim the crown after a strong first-half display. Their pressure paid off in the 38th minute when Abiba Issah found the breakthrough, calmly finishing to give her side a deserved 1-0 lead heading into the interval.
Ampem Darkoa, however, emerged from the break with renewed intensity and purpose. Their persistence was rewarded in the 57th minute when Okyere Priscilla drew them level with a composed finish, shifting the momentum firmly in their favour.
With confidence surging, Ampem Darkoa continued to press forward, pinning Hasaacas back for long spells. The decisive moment arrived in the 83rd minute, as Gloria Adomako Ameaa struck the winning goal to complete a remarkable turnaround and send their supporters into celebration.
Hasaacas Ladies pushed hard in the closing stages in search of an equaliser, but Ampem Darkoa held firm defensively to see out the victory and secure the championship.
The triumph marks a significant achievement for Ampem Darkoa, underlining their resilience and tactical discipline on the biggest stage. Their ability to overturn a deficit in such a high-stakes encounter highlights the growing competitiveness and quality within Ghanaian women’s football.
For Hasaacas Ladies, the defeat will be a bitter disappointment after an impressive campaign, but their performance in reaching the final reinforces their status as one of the league’s strongest sides.
