ASFAR of Morocco sought revenge for their earlier defeat to Ampem Darkoa in the group stage, securing a 2-0 victory in the third and fourth-place playoff of the 2023 CAF Women’s Champions League on Saturday.
From the outset, ASFAR displayed determination to avenge their 2-1 loss to the Ghanaian side on matchday one. Mafia Nyame opened the scoring in the 33rd minute with a header from a deflected cross.
ASFAR’s goalkeeper, Khadijah, made a crucial save moments later, denying Ampem Darkoa an equalizer. Despite facing consistent pressure from Mafia Nyame, Ampem Darkoa managed to hold off further goal threats.
⌚️90’ | 6 minutes added time!!
AS FAR Club 2-0 Ampem Darkoa #NanaMma! 👑💙🤍#EmpowerHerGame pic.twitter.com/slFBmXvScN
— Ampem Darkoa Ladies FC 2022/23 MGWPL Champions🥇🏆 (@ampem_fc) November 18, 2023
Chebbak extended ASFAR’s lead with a second goal deep into injury time in the first half, concluding the opening period with a 2-0 advantage.
Ampem Darkoa successfully prevented ASFAR from adding to their tally in the second half, resulting in a 2-0 defeat for the Ghanaian side.
Ampem Darkoa has received a strong financial boost after making the last four of the competition.
FULL TIME.!!!
We miss out of the third place medal, lesson learnt, experience gathered.
Ampem Darkoa is grateful for this platform and all the support from Ghanaians🇬🇭. #Nanamma will be back again🙌🏾.
AS FAR Club 2-0 Ampem Darkoa #NanaMma! 👑💙🤍#EmpowerHerGame pic.twitter.com/oQ2ywkkn44
— Ampem Darkoa Ladies FC 2022/23 MGWPL Champions🥇🏆 (@ampem_fc) November 18, 2023