The 2020–21

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(GWPL) is the top division

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for women. The league was launched in 2012 and it is currently in its 8th

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were crowned champions after beating Ampem Darkoa FC 4–0 in the Championship final.

Season overview

The women's league went on a long break for the 2019–2020 season due to the

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. The season for 2020–2021 was set to kick off on 15 January 2021. The league is played in two zones: the Northern Zone and the Southern Zone. Winners of the northern and southern zones then meet in a

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to declare the

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for the season.

Prize money

* The club that places first in the league season would earn a trophy along with a cash prize of GHC50,000, 40 gold medals. * The club that places second in the league season would receive GHC 30,000 and 40 silver medals. * The club that places third in the league season would earn an amount of GHC 15,000 and 40 bronze medals.

Teams

Stadiums and locations

''Note: Table lists in alphabetical order.''

Club managers and captains

''Note: Table lists in alphabetical order.''

League table

Northern Zone

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Southern Zone

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Championship final

Statistics

Top scorers

The 1st goal of the season was scored by

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(Berry Ladies). The 100th goal of the season was scored by Victoria Salifu (Northern Ladies).

Awards

Monthly awards

The monthly awards were sponsored by NASCO Ghana.

Annual awards

The annual awards were given during the championship final.

References

External links

Official Website

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