Cabfix Ladies head coach Sarah Humble Ayimedu has recorded her first victory since taking charge of the club, guiding the team to a 2-0 win over Ideal Ladies in the opening fixture of the 2026/27 GARFA Women’s Division One League season.

Appointed ahead of the new campaign, Ayimedu got her tenure off to a winning start as Cabfix Ladies claimed all three points at the Accra Academy Park.

Cabfix opened the scoring through a long throw-in from a player popularly known as Martha. Her delivery caused problems for Ideal Ladies goalkeeper Abinah Jessiwah Asuman, who failed to handle the ball as it found its way into the net.

The home side doubled its advantage in the second half through Jessica Benni. A throw-in from Beatrice Ati, taken from close to the corner area, found Benni, who quickly directed the ball towards goal from distance to make it 2-0.

Despite conceding twice, Ideal Ladies goalkeeper Abinah Jessiwah Asuman delivered an impressive performance, producing several important saves to deny Cabfix Ladies and prevent a heavier defeat for her side. Her display was particularly notable given the number of scoring opportunities created by the visitors.

Speaking after the match, an excited Ayimedu expressed satisfaction with the victory and the three points but admitted that her team could have scored more goals.

The coach pointed to the numerous chances created by her players, while acknowledging that their failure to convert several opportunities meant they missed the chance to record a more convincing scoreline.

She promised supporters an improved performance in the next outing, with the team determined to deliver more goals.

Cabfix Ladies will now turn their attention to their next fixture against Sissamba Ladies, who are set to visit them in their next league assignment.

The encounter presents another important test for Ayimedu and her players, particularly as Sissamba have historically been a difficult opponent for Cabfix Ladies.

Having opened her tenure with a victory, the coach will be hoping to build momentum and guide her team to another positive result.

The race for honours in the 2026/27 Greater Accra Regional Football Association (GARFA) Women’s Division One League gets underway this weekend, with 18 clubs preparing to battle for supremacy across two groups.

The new campaign begins on Saturday, November 7, with teams eager to make a strong statement as they pursue their ambitions for the season.

The 18 participating clubs have been divided into Groups A and B, with nine teams in each group, setting the stage for an exciting campaign.

Group A features Teshie Constant, El-Wonder Ladies, Ridge City FC, Besiktas Ladies, Epiphany Next Gen., Halifax Queens, Berry Ladies, La Ladies and Accra Ladyz.

Group B comprises Faith Ladies, Ideal Ladies, Starlets Ladies, Blessed Ladies, Cabfix Ladies, Sissamba Ladies, Rock Ladies, Royal Galaxy and Accra Christ Angels.

Opening weekend fixtures

The opening round will feature eight matches across various venues in the Greater Accra Region on Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday’s action begins at 8:00 am at Madina Astroturf, where Sissamba Ladies take on Starlets Ladies, while Besiktas Ladies face Accra Ladyz at Abofu Astroturf at 10:00 am.

Ridge City FC will welcome Epiphany Next Gen. at Madina Astroturf at 10:00 am, while Ideal Ladies host Cabfix Ladies at Accra Academy Park at 11:00 am.

The day’s final fixture sees El-Wonder Ladies take on La Ladies at Tema Mexico Park at 3:00 pm.

Sunday’s programme features three encounters. Berry Ladies will face Halifax Queens at Accra Academy Park at 11:00 am, while Blessed Ladies take on Accra Christ Angels at Tuba Astroturf at 10:00 am.

Rock Ladies will round off the opening weekend when they meet Royal Galaxy at Accra Academy Park at 1:00 pm.

Teshie Constant in Group A and Faith Ladies in Group B will be on standby for the opening weekend due to the uneven number of teams in each group. Both sides will begin their respective campaigns in subsequent rounds.

League Format and Qualification

With nine teams in each group, one club in every group will be on standby each week. This arrangement ensures that every team plays eight matches in the first half of the competition and completes a total of 16 matches across the season.

At the end of the league campaign, the winners of Groups A and B will advance to the Middle League, where they will compete against winners from other regions for qualification to the Women’s Premier League.

All eyes will be on the opening weekend as the 2026/27 GARFA Women’s Division One League gets underway.

The 2026/27 Gold Fields Women’s Premier League has kicked off in the Southern Zone, with Hasaacas Ladies recording a winning start while LadyStrikers claimed an impressive away victory over newly promoted Immigration Ladies.

Hasaacas Ladies secured a 2-1 win over Army Ladies, with Milot Abena Pokuaa opening the scoring in the 32nd minute before Belinda Kpoglo doubled their lead from the penalty spot in the 60th minute. Army Ladies pulled one back through Zinatu Alhassan, also from the spot, in the 67th minute, but Hasaacas held on for all three points.

LadyStrikers also began their campaign in style, beating Immigration Ladies 3-1. Pearl Antwi gave Immigration the lead in the 20th minute, but Bathsheba Nyarko equalised in first-half stoppage time before Eunice Darkowaa put LadyStrikers ahead in the 49th minute. Hawa Usmanu sealed the victory in the 71st minute.

At the Senchi Methodist Astro Turf, freshers Rootz Sistaz shared the spoils with Hearts of Oak Ladies in a 1-1 draw. Fati Ibrahim put Hearts of Oak ahead in the 20th minute before Janet Eyram Zikpui equalised for Rootz Sistaz in the 33rd minute.

Police Ladies picked up a 2-0 away win over Jonina Ladies, with Jane Ayieyam scoring in the 46th minute and new signing Gifty Boakye adding the second in the 79th minute.

Meanwhile, FC Samartex Ladies and Epiphany Warriors played out a goalless draw to round off the Southern Zone results.

The opening round has delivered victories for Hasaacas Ladies, LadyStrikers and Police Ladies, while Rootz Sistaz, Hearts of Oak Ladies, FC Samartex Ladies and Epiphany Warriors each collected a point.

The race for Southern Zone supremacy is now underway as teams turn their attention to Matchday Two.

Hasaacas Ladies have reaffirmed their relationship with NGUVU Mining Limited following a visit to the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Madam Angela Liste, ahead of the 2026/27 football season.

The Western Region-based club presented their Women’s FA Cup trophy and a medal from last season to Liste as a gesture of appreciation for her personal support and that of NGUVU Mining towards the club.

The engagement follows an earlier visit during which Liste donated footballs to Hasaacas Ladies and pledged continued support towards the development of women’s football.

The club expressed gratitude for the company’s contribution, which it believes will help strengthen its operations and support the growth of the female game.

Angela Liste and her firm Nguvu Mining have for the past couple of years been a strong advocate and partner of women’s football through Hasaacas Ladies, helping talented young girls achieve their dreams of playing football. The donation of balls to both Hasaacas Ladies and some other football clubs is a testament to her commitment to the sporting sector.

The visit forms part of Hasaacas Ladies’ broader engagements with stakeholders as they prepare for the new campaign, with the club hoping to build on last season’s achievements and further strengthen partnerships that contribute to its development.