Epiphany Warriors FC marked a significant milestone in their club’s history, claiming their first-ever victory in the Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League with a 2-0 win over Faith Ladies. The match, held at the Adjringanor Astro Turf on Saturday, October 19, saw the Warriors make a triumphant debut in front of an enthusiastic home crowd on matchday one of the 2024/25 season.
Both teams entered the game with high expectations, but it was the Epiphany Warriors who left a lasting impression with their solid performance. The first half was a tightly contested affair, with both sides creating scoring opportunities but failing to capitalize. Faith Ladies came closest through forward Julian Fafali, whose shot went wide. The Warriors’ best chance fell to Diana Abuu, only for her effort to be denied by goalkeeper Annabel Bansah.
The deadlock was broken just after halftime when Beline Nyarko delivered a moment of brilliance. In the 47th minute, a deflected shot fell kindly to the Warriors playmaker, who curled a beautiful strike past the Faith Ladies’ defense and into the net, scoring the team’s first-ever Premier League goal and sending the home crowd into a frenzy.
Riding the wave of momentum, Epiphany Warriors continued to press, and just eight minutes later, substitute midfielder Grace Appiah Asamoah doubled the lead. A stunning passage of play involving nearly 20 consecutive passes ended with Asamoah firing a shot from the edge of the box, beating Bansah once again to make it 2-0.
Despite Faith Ladies’ attempts to fight back, the Warriors’ defense stood firm, ensuring the visitors were unable to mount a comeback. The final whistle was met with jubilation from players and fans alike as Epiphany Warriors celebrated their first-ever win in Ghana’s top flight.
The victory was a statement of intent from the Warriors, signaling their arrival in the league as more than just newcomers. Their confident performance, driven by skill and teamwork, has set the stage for what could be an exciting debut season.
Epiphany Warriors now turn their attention to match week two, where they will face fellow newcomers Halifax Queens, who lost their opening game 1-0 to Jonina Ladies. With momentum on their side, the Warriors will be eager to build on their success and continue their winning start to the season.