Ghana’s Police Ladies saw their CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU Zone B campaign end at the semifinal stage after suffering a 4-1 defeat to Ivorian powerhouse ASEC Mimosas on Tuesday.
The clash, staged in [insert location if you’d like me to check], highlighted the gulf in experience between the two sides, with ASEC dominating large portions of the game through their superior pace, movement, and attacking combinations.
First-Half Struggles
ASEC Mimosas wasted no time asserting control, breaking the deadlock early through a well-worked team goal that cut open the Police Ladies’ defense. The Ivorians added a second before halftime, punishing defensive lapses and forcing the Ghanaian side into chasing the game. Police Ladies struggled to maintain possession in midfield and often resorted to long clearances, which ASEC’s backline comfortably dealt with.
Second-Half Pressure
The Ghanaian side came out stronger after the break and managed to pull one back, briefly raising hopes of a comeback. However, ASEC quickly regained momentum, scoring twice more to put the game out of reach. The Police Ladies’ defense was left exposed by quick transitions, while their forwards failed to capitalize on the few chances created.
What’s Next
The defeat ends Police Ladies’ hopes of securing a place in the CAF Women’s Champions League finals this year. They will now have to regroup and contest the third-place playoff to salvage pride from the competition.
For ASEC Mimosas, the emphatic win sets up a showdown as they aim to secure the regional crown and book a ticket to the continental tournament proper.