Women's Premier League: Northern Zone results

Police Ladies recorded an emphatic 4-0 win over Immigration Ladies in an all-service derby at the Alajo Astro Turf to continue their strong start to the Gold Fields Women's Premier League season. Sophia Mabena Agyaakwa gave Police Ladies an early lead with a goal in the second minute before Fidous Yakubu doubled their advantage in the 30th minute.

Yakubu struck again just a minute after the restart, scoring in the 46th minute to put the hosts in a commanding position. Beatrice Tsifokor added the fourth goal in the 68th minute to complete a convincing victory for the former champions.

Immigration Ladies struggled to cope with Police Ladies' intensity throughout the encounter as the hosts secured all three points. The result takes Police Ladies to the summit of the Southern Zone standings with six points.

Epiphany Warriors fight back to hold Army Ladies Epiphany Warriors came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw against Army Ladies in an entertaining Matchday Two fixture at the Madina Astro Turf. Both teams started with attacking intent, although the opening 10 minutes produced a cautious contest.

The game gradually became more physical as the sides battled for control. Army Ladies broke the deadlock shortly before half-time when striker Harriet Adjetey found the net in the 42nd minute to give the visitors a 1-0 lead.

Both teams made changes in the 70th minute, with Sandra Adams replaced by Ellen Asonko for Army Ladies, while Benedict Amponsah came on for Leticia Adjei for Epiphany Warriors. The changes proved effective for the hosts, who restored parity in the 79th minute through Janet Amewudo.

The forward made up for an earlier booking by finding the net to secure a point for Epiphany. Betsheba Nyarko strikes late as Ladystrikers beat Rootz Sistaz Ladystrikers snatched a late winner to claim all three points against Rootz Sistaz in a closely contested home fixture.

The encounter was lively from the opening whistle, with both teams searching for an early breakthrough. Ladystrikers enjoyed more possession and pushed forward regularly, but Rootz Sistaz remained organised defensively and restricted the hosts' attacking opportunities.

Rootz Sistaz had a golden opportunity to take the lead in the 70th minute after being awarded a penalty for handball. However, Charity Bellingham failed to convert, sending her effort over the crossbar.