WAFU B Women’s CL qualifiers: Hasaacas Ladies settle for a draw in opener against Omnisports

Ghana Women’s Premier League champions, Hasaacas Ladies, began their journey in the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League Qualifiers with a hard-fought draw against Omnisports Etincelle.

In their opening match of the WAFU B zonal qualifiers, the Ghanaian side, participating for the second time in this prestigious competition, played out a 0-0 stalemate at the Stade de la Paix de Bouake on Sunday.

The match saw Hasaacas Ladies on the back foot for much of the first hour, as they struggled to break out of their own half. Omnisports Etincelle dominated possession and applied constant pressure, forcing Hasaacas into a defensive posture.

Goalkeeper Grace Banwaa was the standout performer for the Ghanaian team, making two crucial saves in both halves to keep the Burkinabe side at bay and ensure the game remained level.

Hasaacas showed more intent after the introduction of midfielder Fidous Yakubu, but their offensive efforts fell short of breaking the deadlock.

A stalemate to commence our CAF Women’s Champions League Qualifiers. #Hasmal #QWCL2024 pic.twitter.com/fDlFKev9vW

— Hasaacas Ladies FC (@HasaacasLadies) August 11, 2024

While the goalless draw may not have been the ideal start, it marks an improvement for Hasaacas compared to their last appearance in the qualifiers three years ago, where they suffered a 2-0 defeat to Nigeria’s River Angels.

With this result behind them, Hasaacas Ladies will shift their focus to their next group match, where they are set to face Nigeria’s Edo Queens.