Candy Soccer Academy hold Dakpemah in nervy draw to seal Premier League promotion

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Candy Soccer Academy played out a nervy 0-0 draw against Dakpemah Ladies to move second in Group B and secure a return to the Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League.

Candy went into the fixture on 9 points, two ahead of Dakpemah Ladies on 7. Both sides showed attacking intent early, with Dakpemah Ladies looking livelier and creating the more promising chances. However, both defences stood resolute to deny a breakthrough.

Candy Soccer Academy held firm in a tense final ten minutes to earn a crucial point that takes them to second on the table and back to the topflight.

Elsewhere Nasara Ladies delivered a ruthless performance to brush aside bottom side Chiewia Ladies 6-0. The visitors set the tone early, forcing the hosts onto the back foot before opening the scoring in the 20th minute.

Nasara continued to control possession and tempo and doubled their lead in the 28th minute when Hadija Sayibu pounced on a loose ball to make it 2-0. Nasara maintained their dominance after the break. Huzeifa Abdulai, Hamida Mohammed and Marta Musah, who scored a brace, completed the rout. The result leaves Chiewia Ladies bottom of the table with a single point.

Also Supreme Ladies continued their supremacy with a 3-1 win over Bolga Sharp Arrows to finish top of the group with a perfect record.

Goals from Monica Afriyie, Ellen Nefaabon and Gifty Wepia ensured the Kumasi-based side recorded five wins from five matches to finish at the summit. Joyce Awane scored a consolation for Bolga Sharp Arrows from the penalty spot. The final day results put Supreme Ladies top, with Candy Soccer Academy in second. Both clubs qualify for the 2026/2027 Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League.