GARFA Women’s Division One League: 18 clubs set for 2026/27 season kick-off this weekend

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.