The semi-final berth qualification's dream of the Ghanaian side was dented courtesy a hat-trick from Oumou Kone to hand AS Mandé a comfortable victory.
Ampem Darkoa Ladies suffered a humiliation in the match-day two of the 2023 CAF Women's Champions League with a 3-0 defeat to AS Mandé of Mali at the Stade de San Pedro.
The Ghanaian side commenced the game on a good note with the hopes of opening the scoring in the early minutes but their individualistic approach upfront earned them none.
AS Mandé looked composed after an early strike from Ophelia Amponsah in the 10th minute was ruled out after a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) check. They dealt with every inroads from the attackers of Ampem Darkoa.
In the last ten minutes of the game, the Malian side took over possession to dominate with brilliant passes which earned them the opener on the stroke of halftime.
Hat-trick hero Oumou Kone capitalized on a defensive blunder from a free-kick effected by her teammate Aminata Dia to give AS Mandé the lead into the break.
Back from the break, Ampem Darkoa Ladies looked sluggish upfront despite their impressive display exhibited.
Kone silenced the Ghanaian side with two-quick goals in the 71st and 73rd minute of the game to steal the show with her powerful headers.
Ampem Darkoa Ladies trued tried lucks severally in the remaining minutes of the game but their efforts proved futile as it ended in a 3-0 win for AS Mandé.
Ampem Darkoa Ladies will battle it out with winless side Huracanes FC of Equatorial Guinea in a must-win match on November 12, 2023 while AS FAR of Morocco face AS Mandé.
