The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has postponed the Women’s Premier League games involving reigning champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies FC.
This move follows a devastating fire that engulfed the club’s hostel in Techiman, Bono East Region, on Friday, December 22. The fire not only impacted Ampem Darkoa Ladies but also affected players from another women’s team, Fosu Ladies, who shared the accommodation.
The fire resulted in the loss of several properties valued at thousands of Ghana Cedis, marking what the club referred to as a “tough” day, labelling it ‘Black Friday.’ Ampem Darkoa Ladies FC expressed resilience despite the setback, aiming to return “stronger.”
With a heavy heart, today has been tough for us as a club.
Hoping to come back stronger!#NanaMma??? pic.twitter.com/AyzBqxtDWm
— Ampem Darkoa Ladies FC 2022/23 MGWPL Champions?? (@ampem_fc) December 22, 2023
In response to the unfortunate incident, the GFA’s Competitions Department has officially announced the postponement of Ampem Darkoa Ladies’ Matchday 8 and 9 fixtures against Tamale Super Ladies and Kumasi Sports Academy, respectively.
Additionally, the outstanding game against Northern Ladies has also been deferred “until further notice.” The GFA assured that new dates for these postponed matches would be communicated at a later time.
Ampem Darkoa Ladies FC, having clinched the Ghana Women’s Premier League title last season, made their continental debut as they represented the country at the 2023 CAF Women’s Champions League in Ivory Coast, where they finished fourth.