Police Ladies FC Bolster Squad with Historic Signing of Laura Juul Hansen Ahead of CAF Women’s Champions League Debut

Official: Laura Juul Hansen Becomes First Player of Ghanaian Descent to Sign for Police Ladies FC

By Emmanuel Austin Baah On Aug 19, 2025

Ghana’s Police Ladies FC, reigning champions of the 2024/25 Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League, are set to represent the nation at the upcoming 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU Zone B Qualifiers in Côte d’Ivoire.

The highly anticipated tournament, scheduled from 23 August to 4 September 2025 in Yamoussoukro, will feature eight national champions from across West Africa, with only the winner advancing to the continental showpiece. Police Ladies have been drawn in Group B, where they will face Nigerian heavyweights Bayelsa Queens FC, Togolese champions Association Sportive de La Kozah (ASKO), and Benin’s rising force Sam Nelly.

This marks Police Ladies’ first-ever appearance at the WAFU B qualifiers, a fitting reward for their maiden league triumph. Determined to make a strong impression on their continental debut, the club have already moved to strengthen their squad with a landmark signing.

The Ghanaian champions have confirmed the acquisition of Danish-born footballer Laura Juul Hansen, who carries Ghanaian heritage. Hansen’s arrival is historic as she becomes the first player of Ghanaian descent to sign for Police Ladies FC, further underlining the club’s commitment to breaking new ground in women’s football.

Her addition is seen as a major boost to the squad’s depth and quality ahead of the qualifiers, as Police Ladies aim to match up against some of West Africa’s most established women’s teams. Beyond her on-field contributions, Hansen’s signing also symbolises the growing influence of Ghanaian talent in the diaspora reconnecting with the local game.

Club officials believe that her inclusion, alongside the team’s league-winning core, will enhance their chances of making history by securing Ghana’s spot at the CAF Women’s Champions League.

With momentum from their domestic success and a reinforced squad, Police Ladies FC head to Yamoussoukro with high hopes of leaving a lasting mark on the continental stage.

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Emmanuel Austin Baah

My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

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