Ampem Darkoa Ladies midfielder Linda Owusu Ansah says the club is still focused on winning the 2023 CAF Women's Champions League despite the win over ASFAR Club last Monday.
According to the midfielder, her teammates have put behind them the excitement of beating the defending champions in their opening game at the tournament despite the buzz.
Ansah noted that her side's ultimate objective is to emerge winners of the competition at the end of the day having opened their maiden appearance in the tournament with a 2-1 with over the Moroccan side.
"We were happy we won against ASFAR but that is not the target. We are aiming for the trophy, so we continue to fight," she explained at a press conference ahead of their game against AS Mande.
Ampem Darkoa Ladies are up against AS Mande in their next game in the #CAFWCL on Thursday.
Midfielder Linda Owusu Ansah says the team will carry the same determination as they did in the opening game. pic.twitter.com/FfL7xCpigr— Lawrence Baidoo (@kweku_lawrence) November 8, 2023
Quizzed about the presence of the Ghanaian fans, the former Supreme Ladies playmaker emphasised how the fans added to their confidence in their opening game.
"We were happy to see the Ghanaian fans in the stands. That is why we run to them after the goals and the game," she added.
"They really boosted our morale, and I will urge them to come again as we face AS Mande tomorrow night."
The Ghanaian and Wafu Zone B champions led by head coach Joe Nana Adarkwah are making their maiden appearance at the continental competition with the trophy their topmost priority.
Ampem Darkoa are currently top of Group B which also has ASFAR, AS Mande and
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