GARFA Women’s Division One League: Sissamba Ladies lead Group B as 2026/27 season kicks off with 42 goals

The 2026/27 Greater Accra Regional Football Association (GARFA) Women’s Division One League got off to an exciting start over the weekend, with seven matches played across Groups A and B, producing impressive victories and plenty of goals.

Sissamba Ladies emerged as the biggest winners of the opening matchweek after recording a commanding 9-1 victory over Starlets Ladies at the Madina Astroturf on Saturday. The result puts them at the top of Group B with three points and an impressive goal difference of eight.

In Group A, Besiktas Ladies also made a strong statement, thrashing Accra Ladyz 6-2 at the Abofu Astroturf to take the early lead with a goal difference of four.

El-Wonder Ladies secured a comfortable 3-0 win over La Ladies at Tema Mexico Park, while Ridge City FC began their campaign with a 2-1 victory against Epiphany Next Gen. at the Madina Astroturf.

In another Group B encounter, Cabfix Ladies opened their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Ideal Ladies at the Accra Academy Park. The result handed newly appointed head coach Sarah Humble Ayimedu her first win in charge of the team.

Sunday’s fixtures saw Halifax Queens claim a 2-1 away victory over Berry Ladies at the Accra Academy Park, while Blessed Ladies defeated Accra Christ Angels 3-1 at the Tuba Astroturf.

Royal Galaxy completed the weekend’s action with a hard-fought 5-4 victory over Rock Ladies at the Accra Academy Park, ensuring another high-scoring contest in Group B.

Group standings

Following the opening round of fixtures, Besiktas Ladies lead Group A with three points and a goal difference of four, followed by El-Wonder Ladies, Halifax Queens and Ridge City FC, who also recorded victories.

In Group B, Sissamba Ladies occupy the top position after their emphatic win, with Blessed Ladies and Cabfix Ladies occupying second and third places respectively. Royal Galaxy sit fourth, despite also securing maximum points.

Teshie Constant in Group A and Faith Ladies in Group B were on standby for the opening matchweek.

With the first round of matches completed, attention now shifts to Matchweek Two as the teams look to build on their opening performances and strengthen their positions in the race for the Middle League places.

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