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September 5, 2026
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Ampem Darkoa Ladies miss out on CAF Champions League qualification after penalty shootout loss
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- Ampem Darkoa Ladies lost the WAFU B Women's Champions League Qualifiers final to Edo Queens (Nigeria) on penalties (4-1) after a 2-2 draw.
- This defeat means Ghana will not have a representative at the CAF Women's Champions League for the third consecutive season.
- Beline Nyarko scored both goals for Ampem Darkoa Ladies, including a penalty, after Edo Queens equalized late in additional time.
- Edo Queens secured the sole ticket from the WAFU B region to the CAF Women's Champions League, marking their second appearance.
- The match faced delays due to poor weather conditions but saw an early lead for Ampem Darkoa before a quick Nigerian response.
Why This Matters
This outcome signifies a continued setback for Ghanaian women's club football on the continental stage, highlighting a struggle for local teams to compete at the highest level in Africa. The absence from the CAF Women's Champions League impacts player exposure, potential financial gains for clubs, and the overall development and reputation of women's football in Ghana.
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- Over 200 farmers at Akyem Asene in the Eastern Region are appealing to the government for adequate compensation for farms destroyed for the new Accra-Kumasi expressway.
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- This strategy complements existing enforcement operations rather than replacing them, as part of a broader coordinated effort.
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‘We tend to be open-minded and liberal, but that’s not how we’ve lived so far’ – Kufuor
- Former President Kufuor advocates for a Ghana where individual enterprise thrives, supported by strong leadership and inclusive governance.
- He emphasizes leveraging Ghana's natural resources and human talent, cautioning against stifling initiative with excessive taxation.
- Kufuor envisions a state framework that empowers the private sector to mature, attract investment, and allow citizens to build legitimate wealth.
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