Sports News of Friday, 13 March 2026

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Police Ladies captain Mary Ntumi Berko retires after distinguished career

Sgt. Mary Ntumi Berko was the captain of the Police Ladies FC Sgt. Mary Ntumi Berko was the captain of the Police Ladies FC

PW Sgt. Mary Ntumi Berko has officially retired from football after serving Police Ladies FC for 15 years.

Sgt. Berko joined the club in 2010 and remained a key figure in the team until 2025, ending an illustrious career marked by leadership, consistency and notable achievements.

One of the highlights of her career came during the 2015/2016 season when she was part of the Police Ladies side that lifted the Ghana Women's FA Cup.

She also played a significant role as the club finished second runner-up in the 2016/2017 FA Cup and in the 2021/2022 Women’s Premier League Super Cup.

In 2023, Sgt. Berko was appointed team captain, a role in which she demonstrated strong leadership on and off the pitch. Under her captaincy, Police Ladies reached back-to-back finals of the MTN FA Cup during the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 seasons.

Her dedication and impressive performances did not go unnoticed, as she was honoured with the NASCO Home-Based Player of the Year Award for the 2024/2025 season.

PAH/JE