Ampem Darkoa Ladies produced a sensational second-half display to begin their 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League campaign with an emphatic 5-1 victory over Mali’s USFAS Bamako.
The Ghanaian champions recovered from an early setback to claim all three points and move to the summit of Group B following a memorable opening-day performance.
USFAS Bamako stunned Ampem Darkoa by taking the lead in the 12th minute, but the response from the Ghana Women’s Premier League champions was swift and decisive.
Nana Mma struck twice before halftime to complete a remarkable turnaround, ensuring Ampem Darkoa headed into the break with a 2-1 advantage after dominating the closing stages of the first half.
The Ghanaian side raised the tempo after the interval and overwhelmed their Malian opponents with an attacking masterclass.
In-form forward Angela Yeboah netted a brilliant brace to put the game beyond doubt, while Beline Nyarko added her name to the scoresheet with a stunning long-range effort.
Nancy Amoh completed the rout deep into stoppage time, finishing off a flowing move to wrap up an outstanding 5-1 victory for the Ghanaian champions.
The convincing win sees Ampem Darkoa climb to the top of Group B, handing them the perfect start to their quest for a maiden CAF Women’s Champions League title.
Their position was strengthened further after defending champions ASFAR suffered a surprise defeat to Uganda’s Kawempe Muslim Ladies in the group’s other fixture, leaving Ampem Darkoa in an early commanding position ahead of their next continental assignment.
With confidence soaring after their five-star display, the Ghanaian champions have sent a strong message to the rest of the tournament that they are genuine contenders for Africa’s biggest women’s club football prize.
