The stage is set for a historic weekend in Ghanaian football as the 2025/2026 Women’s FA Cup semi-final draw reveals a complete Southern Zone takeover.
In a season defined by a shift in the regional power balance, all four remaining contenders hail from the Southern Zone Premier League, ensuring that the prestigious trophy will head south this year.
The headline fixture sees perennial powerhouses Hasaacas Ladies take on the resilient Jonina Ladies.
This clash marks the third time the two sides have met this season, transforming a tactical battle into a genuine burgeoning rivalry.
Hasaacas booked their place in the final four following a vintage display of grit in Takoradi.
After falling behind to a Linda Owusu Ansah strike for arch-rivals Ampem Darkoa Ladies, the “Doo” girls mounted a thrilling comeback.
Goals from Grace Ntsiful and Abiba Issah flipped the script, igniting celebrations at the Gyandu Park and dumping the Northern giants out of the competition.
Jonina Ladies, meanwhile, proved they have nerves of steel. After a breathless 2-2 draw with Supreme Ladies, they triumphed in a high-pressure penalty shootout to keep their silverware dreams alive.
On the other side of the bracket, Army Ladies face Samartex Ladies in a matchup that promises tactical discipline versus sheer momentum.
Army Ladies marched into the semi-finals with the most convincing performance of the previous round, a ruthless 4-0 dismantling of Tamale Super Ladies.
Their opponents, Samartex Ladies, took the scenic route to the final four. They survived a gruelling 120-minute 1-1 stalemate against FC Savannah before eventually clinching victory via spot-kicks.
This endurance test may prove vital as they prepare to face the clinical efficiency of the military side.
The fact that all four semi-finalists emerged from the Southern Zone is a significant talking point for the GFA.
Traditionally, the North-South divide has been more balanced, but this season’s results suggest a widening gap in consistency and depth within the Southern ranks.
Football enthusiasts can expect a weekend of high-octane football as these four sides vie for a spot in the grand finale.
The matches are scheduled to take place over the weekend of 20th to 23rd March, with venues to be confirmed by the competition organisers in the coming days.
