Ampem Darkoa Ladies have been eliminated from the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League after losing 2-0 to holders AS FAR in their final Group B match in Egypt on Sunday.
The Ghanaian champions needed only a draw at the Suez Canal Stadium in Ismailia to secure a place in the semi-finals, having started the competition with a 5-1 win over USFAS Bamako and followed it with a 2-1 victory against Kawempe Muslim Ladies.
Head coach Charles Anokye Frimpong made one change to the team that began the previous match, with Asana Hamidu replacing Victoria Banful.
AS FAR controlled much of the first half as Ampem Darkoa defended under sustained pressure. The Ghanaian side stayed level at the interval, helped by goalkeeper Rose Teye Baah, who saved a penalty in stoppage time.
The decisive moment came shortly after the restart when Baah was sent off for a challenge inside the penalty area, giving AS FAR another opportunity from the spot.
AS FAR captain Ghizlane Chebbak made no mistake from 12 yards in the 59th minute to give the Moroccan champions the lead, according to the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Ampem Darkoa, reduced to 10 players, committed more numbers to attack as they sought an equaliser. Rebecca Assemani was unable to convert a chance to bring the scores level before Youssoufi took advantage of a defensive mistake to seal the victory for AS FAR six minutes into stoppage time.
Kawempe Muslim Ladies secure semi-final place
In the other Group B fixture, played at the same time, Ugandan debutants Kawempe Muslim Ladies beat Mali’s USFAS Bamako 3-0.
Agnes Nabukenya scored twice, finding the net in the 23rd and 71st minutes, while Jovia Nakagolo added the other goal in the 39th minute.
The result left AS FAR, Kawempe Muslim Ladies and Ampem Darkoa all on six points. Ampem Darkoa, who qualified for their second tournament appearance through the WAFU Zone B play-off, finished third and were eliminated on head-to-head rules.
AS FAR topped the group and will face Lekie Football Filles in Wednesday’s semi-final.
Kawempe Muslim Ladies, who finished second, will meet South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns in the other last-four tie.
