WAFU B Women’s Champions League: Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa Ladies defeated Delta Queens to emerge winners

Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa Ladies defeated Delta Queens of Nigeria 1-0 in the final of the WAFU B Women’s Champions League at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City on Thursday afternoon.

Striker Ophelia Amponsah scored the only goal of the game for Ampem Darkoa two minutes before the break.

Delta Queens came in stronger in the second half but couldn’t break down the defense of Ampem Darkoa.

At the end of the game, Ophelia’s lone goal won the trophy for the Techiman based side and also earned them a place in the CAF Women’s Champions slated for Ivory Coast in November.

Midfielder Nancy Amoh was adjudged player of the match while Mary Amponsah won the Golden boot of the tournament.

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Scout training to uncover Ghana’s next football stars underway at Prampram

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has commenced a five-day training program for scouts from the five southern sector regions of Ghana, namely Greater Accra, Central, Western, Eastern, and Volta.

The programme, which kicked off on February 3, aims to equip scouts with basic scouting principles, profiles, and report writing skills, among other essential tools.

The training course is being held at the Ghanaman Soccer Center of Excellence in Prampram.

A team of experienced instructors, led by Prof. Joseph K. Mintah, Technical Director of the GFA, is facilitating the training program. Other instructors include Desmond Ofei, Director of Coaching Education; Joseph Tetteh-Zutah, Elite Academy Manager; Papa Nii Lartey, Head of Talent Identification and Development; Edward Acheampong; and Fataw Salifu, Scouts Manager.

The training programme is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of scouts, enabling them to identify and develop young talents in their respective regions. By investing in the development of scouts, the GFA aims to strengthen the foundation of Ghanaian football and uncover the next generation of stars.

The programme will run until February 7, and participants are expected to return to their regions equipped with the expertise and confidence to make a positive impact on the development of football in Ghana.

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GPL Voilent Disturbances: Police arrest two more suspects

The Ghana Police Service has arrested two more suspects in connection with the violent disturbances that occurred during the football match between Nsoatreman FC and Kumasi Asante Kotoko FC

The suspects, Isaac Ofosu and Yeboah Augustine are currently in Police