The Women's FA Cup resumes this weekend with the Round of 16 fixtures taking place at various venues. The top pick of this stage will be the game between Northern Zone giants, Ampem Darkoa Ladies, and in-form Dreamz Ladies at the Bantama Astro Turf in Kumasi.
Read on for the Previews:
Dreamz Ladies vs Ampem Darkoa Ladies
Dreamz Ladies will host Ampem Darkoa Ladies in a crucial encounter in the Round of 16 of the Women's FA Cup at the Bantama Astro Turf. Matches between both sides are always unpredictable, considering their current form and performance in the Malta Guinness Women's Premier League. Ampem Darkoa Ladies will aim to progress to the quarterfinal stage, while the hosts will hope to make it past the former champions and keep their chances of winning the trophy for the first time in the club's history.
Soccer Intellectuals vs Faith Ladies
Dansoman Faith Ladies will travel to the Abaasa Astro Turf to engage Soccer Intellectuals in the Round of 16 of the FA Cup. This fixture is highly anticipated to be fiercely contested. The two teams booked their tickets to this stage after edging out fellow Premier League sides via penalty shootouts. The host, Soccer Intellectuals, won 7-6 on penalties over regional bogey side Cape Coast Lady Strikers. The game between Faith Ladies and Police Ladies ended barren, but Faith eliminated Police Ladies 3-2 on penalty kicks. When the two sides clashed a fortnight ago in the Malta Guinness Women's Premier League, a 77th-minute strike from Intellectuals' Judith Agyeiwaa Anderson separated the two sides. Faith may be plotting vengeance on Saturday, but Intellectuals could make it double over them.
Sissamba Ladies vs Jonina Ladies
Division One league side Sissamba Ladies welcomes Premier League side Jonina Ladies to the Alajo Astro Turf. With both teams eager to secure a place in the quarterfinals, fans can expect a fiercely contested encounter. Sissamba Ladies enter this stage of the competition on the back of an impressive 3-1 victory over Halifax Queens in the Round of 32. The Division One side displayed excellent teamwork and determination to see off their opponents, proving they are no strangers to challenging higher-ranked teams. Jonina Ladies also registered a commanding 3-1 away victory in their Round of 32 fixture against GRA Ladies. As a Premier League side, Jonina will look to leverage their experience to overcome their lower-tier opponents and progress further in the competition.
With a spot in the quarterfinals at stake, this encounter promises to be a captivating spectacle at the Alajo Astro Turf.
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