Derby drama, top-four fights, and crucial clashes in Malta Guinness Women's Premier League - Northern Zone Preview
The Malta Guinness Women's Premier League enters Matchday 16 this weekend with some exciting matches to look ahead to in the Northern Zone. Leaders Ampem Darkoa Ladies will travel Tamale Super Ladies while Dreamz Ladies and Kumasi Sports Academy Ladies do battle in a Kumasi derby.
Read on for the Matchday 16 Preview:
DREAMZ LADIES AND KUMASI SPORTS ACADEMY LADIES
Dreamz Ladies host Kumasi Sports Academy Ladies in a local derby at the Bantama Astro Turf. Dreamz Ladies have been in good form, drawing their last match against Northern Ladies, while Kumasi Sports Academy Ladies are looking to bounce back from their recent draw to Tamale Super Ladies. This match promises to be an exciting encounter, with Dreamz Ladies looking to extend their strong run. Kumasi Sports Academy Ladies will need to be at their best to stop the hosts, as a win will be crucial for their league survival.
PRISONS LADIES vs NORTHERN CITY LADIES
Prisons Ladies will welcome Northern City to the Penkwase Park for their Matchday 16 encounter in the Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League. Prisons Ladies secured an important away victory against FC Savannah in their last match, a result that has boosted the team’s confidence heading into this fixture. The hosts currently sit 6th on the league table with 20 points, the same as Northern City, who occupy 7th position. Northern City suffered a 3–1 defeat to Ampem Darkoa in their Matchday 15 game. In the reverse fixture, Prisons Ladies recorded a 1–0 victory courtesy of Doreen Obeng Pepprah.
FC SAVANNAH VS ASHTOWN LADIES
FC Savannah will take on Ashtown Ladies in an important Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League encounter at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium. FC Savannah will be aiming to bounce back and secure a positive result in front of their home supporters. Playing at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium gives them a familiar environment, and the team will hope to use that advantage to put pressure on their opponents. Ashtown Ladies, on the other hand, will travel to Tamale with determination to pick up valuable points on the road. Known for their resilience and attacking determination, they are expected to pose a strong challenge for the hosts. The match is likely to see both teams adopt tactical approaches, with FC Savannah focusing on controlling the tempo of the game while Ashtown Ladies may look to exploit spaces on the counterattack.
TAMALE SUPER LADIES VS AMPEM DARKOA LADIES
Tamale Super Ladies will host Ampem Darkoa Ladies in an exciting Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League fixture at the Tolon Astro Turf. The upcoming encounter is expected to be a challenging test for Tamale Super Ladies as they prepare to face one of the league’s most competitive sides. Playing at home, Tamale Super Ladies will be hoping to capitalize on familiar conditions and the support of their fans to secure a positive result. Ampem Darkoa Ladies, however, come into the game with a reputation as one of the strongest teams in the league. The side has consistently been among the top performers in the women’s topflight and will be aiming to continue their impressive run.Tamale Super Ladies will likely focus on maintaining defensive discipline while looking to exploit counter-attacking opportunities. Meanwhile, Ampem Darkoa Ladies are expected to control possession and apply pressure as they search for goals.
FOSU ROYAL LADIES VS NORTHERN LADIES
Northern Ladies will travel to the Bono East capital as guests of Fosu Royal Ladies this weekend at the Techiman Urban Park. The Northerners won the reverse fixture 2–0 in Tamale and will be looking to complete a double over Fosu Royal Ladies this season. Fosu Royal Ladies’ performances have been impressive so far this season, and they currently sit in 3rd position on the league table.
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