Ampem Darkoa Ladies Claim WPL Title as Ghana’s Sports Sector Sees Growth and Transitions

Ampem Darkoa Ladies have been crowned champions of the Women’s Premier League after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Hasaacas Ladies at the Swedru Sports Stadium on April 19, 2026. Despite Hasaacas taking an early lead, Ampem Darkoa mounted a resilient comeback to clinch the title in a season finale that drew thousands of spectators. This event marked the fourth consecutive year of sponsorship by Malta Guinness, reflecting a significant commitment to women’s football in Ghana. Frank Foli, Brand Manager at Castel Afrique, highlighted the role of the league in empowering young athletes and promoting gender equality, signaling a bright future for the women’s game in the country.

While the women's game celebrates new heights, Asante Kotoko is navigating a period of transition and injury setbacks in the Ghana Premier League. The club's 22-year-old defender, Lord Amoah, successfully underwent surgery for an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury sustained in March. Amoah, who contributed nine goals in 23 appearances this season, is expected to miss the remainder of the campaign. His absence comes at a critical time as the Porcupine Warriors sit sixth in the league, ten points behind leaders Medeama SC. The club is also adjusting to a change in leadership following the resignation of interim coach Prince Owusu, with Hamza Obeng taking over caretaker duties ahead of their upcoming fixture against Dreams FC.

In other football news, the University of Ghana Corporate Football League (UGCFL26) enters its ninth week with high-stakes fixtures scheduled for Friday, April 24. The University of Ghana Sports Stadium will host five key matches in Group B, including a clash between second-placed Wilmar Africa and Telecel Ghana. Other notable matchups include BOST Energies against the Lebanese Sports Community and a league-closing encounter between the table-topping National Petroleum Authority (NPA) and the Forestry Commission. These fixtures represent the growing integration of corporate engagement and competitive sports within the Ghanaian university system.

Beyond the football pitch, Ghanaian sports development received an international boost as swimming coach Desmond Amponsah graduated from the International Coaching Enrichment Certificate Program (ICECP) in Lausanne, Switzerland. As a coach with Ghana Bluefins, Amponsah’s training—supported by the International Olympic Committee and various partners—is set to bolster the "Ghana Swimming Pathway" project. This initiative aims to improve grassroots coaching and create a structured athlete development framework, ensuring that Ghana’s sporting progress extends across multiple disciplines and reaches the next generation of international competitors.