Police Ladies Kick Off Title Defense with Exciting 4

Jonina Ladies Shine in Season Opener With 4-0 Victory

Jonina Ladies commenced their 2025/26 Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League journey with an impressive 4-0 win over Soccer Intellectuals at the Antie Aku Astro Turf.

Early Dominance

The home team took charge right from the start, with Agnes Yeboah scoring the first goal just 13 minutes into the match. Joyce Atimbila added a second goal before halftime, allowing Jonina to head into the break with a comfortable 2-0 lead.

Continued Success

The second half continued their strong performance, highlighted by Yeboah scoring again in the 53rd minute. A late penalty converted by Belinda Ofori capped off a flawless start to the season for Jonina Ladies, who finished the match with a 4-0 triumph.

Police Ladies Begin Title Defense With a 4-1 Victory

The defending champions, Police Ladies, started their title defense with an impressive 4-1 win against Halifax Queens.

Quick Strike

Police Ladies took the lead just five minutes into the match thanks to Grace Animah, who slid the ball into the net following a well-executed team move. Halifax, struggling to find their rhythm, was often forced to defend deep against the aggressive Police attack.

Extending the Lead

The advantage widened in the 44th minute when Deborah Afriyie capitalized on a defensive error, making the score 2-0 right before halftime. Afriyie scored again in the 63rd minute, extending Police’s lead to 3-0. Halifax responded in the 78th minute when Cecilia Acquah completed a sharp counterattack to bring the score to 3-1.

Final Flourish

Police Ladies quickly regained their three-goal lead when Grace Animah found the net again in the 83rd minute, sealing a strong 4-1 win.

Oak Ladies and Hasaacas Ladies End in Stalemate

In Pobiman, Oak Ladies and Hasaacas Ladies played out a thrilling match that ended in a scoreless draw.

Strong Start Without Reward

The home side created multiple scoring opportunities but failed to capitalize. Hasaacas Ladies showed resilience, pressing hard but frequently losing possession in the fight for control.

An Intense Contest

The match was marked by intensity and physical play, with both sides showing skill and determination. Despite Oak Ladies’ dominance in the second half, their inability to convert chances meant the match ended without goals, leaving both teams with one point.

Matchday One Results:

• Jonina Ladies 4-0 Soccer Intellectuals;
• Police Ladies 4-1 Halifax Queens;
• Oak Ladies 0-0 Hasaacas Ladies.