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WPL 2026/27: Police Ladies beat Jonina Ladies in Antie Aku; Samartex hold Epiphany Warriors

WPL 2026/27: Police Ladies beat Jonina Ladies in Antie Aku; Samartex hold Epiphany Warriors

Police Ladies claimed a famous victory over Jonina Ladies in the opening weekend, recording a 2-0 away victory at the Antie Aku AstroTurf. Safiatu Mahamud scored a 90th-minute winner for Fosu Royal Ladies in the opening game of the season against league newcomers Ashanti Ladies.

Southern Zone provided all the drama on the opening weekend of the 2026/27 GoldFields Ghana Women's Premier League (WPL) season with three wins across five game centres.

Police Ladies claimed a famous victory over Jonina Ladies in the opening weekend, recording a 2-0 away victory at the Antie Aku AstroTurf. Jane Ayieyam and Gifty Boakye were both on the scoresheet for Abu Kassim Tabasu's side.

Drama unfolded in La, where Lady Strikers came from a goal down to defeat newcomers Immigration Ladies away from home. Pearl Antwi opened the scoring for Immigration Ladies, but Bathseba Nyarko, Eunice Darkoa and Hawa Usmanu turned the fixture around for the Cape Coast-based side.

At the Teshie Mats Park, Hasaacas Ladies continued their dominance over Army Ladies as they picked up a third win in their last three league meetings. Milot Pokuaa and Belinda Kpoglo scored for the Hasmal Ladies, while Zinatu Alhassan scored the consolation for the security side.

Fati Ibrahim gave Oak Ladies the lead against newly promoted Rootz Sistaz but they were held to a draw as Janet Eyram Zikpui drew the home side level.

In the Northern Zone, Ampem Darkoa Ladies had their game against Northern Ladies postponed as the defending league champions prepare for their WAFU B Women's Champions League qualifier final replay against Edo Queens.

Safiatu Mahamud scored a 90th-minute winner for Fosu Royal Ladies in the opening game of the season against league newcomers Ashanti Ladies.

Dormaa Candu Soccer Ladies played out a goalless draw against Dreamz Ladies. Supreme Ladies and FC Savannah also ended in a goalless stalemate.

Abigail Tutuwa scored a late equaliser for Prisons Ladies to earn them a point on the road against Tamale Super Ladies after Rahama Azimpaga Mohammed had given the home side the lead.

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