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Black Princesses

Also known as: the Princesses · Black Princesses of Ghana

Black Princesses — Ghana's U-20 women's national football team, qualified for 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland.

2026-05-022026-06-26

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  1. May 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    Beyond the senior men’s national team, prayers were also offered for the Black Princesses after sealing qualification to yet another FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.

    GFA, Sports Ministry lead thanksgiving service for Black Stars’ 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign
  3. Joy Online

    The Black Princesses have been drawn in Group C, where they will come up against France, South Korea and Ecuador when they take to the tournament.

    2026 U20 WWC: Black Princesses drawn in Group, face France, South Korea and Ecuador
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    The Black Princesses will discover their group opponents for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup during the official draw today.

    Black Princesses to learn fate today
  5. Joy Online

    Ghana’s Black Princesses will get to know their group opponents at the 2026 U20 Women’s World Cup on Friday, May 15.

    2026 U20 WWC: Black Princesses to discover group opponents on May 15
  6. Joy Online

    The Black Princesses are unwilling to leave camp following their qualification for the 2026 U20 Women’s World Cup due to unpaid per diems.

    Black Princesses unwilling to close camp due to owed per diems
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    The United Party (UP) has congratulated the Ghana national U-20 women’s football team, the Black Princesses, on their qualification to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after overcoming Uganda in the final qualifying round.The Black Princesses booked the qualification after holding

    UP congratulates Black Princesses on World Cup qualification
  8. Joy Online

    The United Party (UP) has congratulated the coaching staff, players, and management of Ghana’s National Under-20 Women’s Football Team, the Black Princesses, following their qualification for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup at the expense of Uganda.

    United Party congratulates Black Princesses on World Cup qualification
  9. Joy Online

    Black Princesses head coach Charles Sampson has labelled the feeling of qualifying for the U20 Women’s World Cup as ‘indescribable’.

    2026 U20 WWC: ‘We’ve got what we wanted’ – Black Princesses boss excited about qualification
  10. Joy Online

    The Black Princesses of Ghana have touched down in Accra following their qualification for the 2026 U20 Women’s World Cup.

    2026 U20 WWC: Black Princesses arrive in Ghana after sealing qualification
  11. Joy Online

    The Black Princesses defeated the Queen Cranes 3-2 on aggregate following a 1-1 draw in Kampala on Saturday, May 9.

    U20 WWC: Black Princesses seal eighth successive qualification after defeating Uganda

Tuesday 19 May

  1. GFA, Sports Ministry hold thanksgiving service for Black Stars World Cup

    Ghana Football Association leadership and Sports Ministry officials held a national interdenominational thanksgiving and prayer service in Accra on May 17, 2026, seeking divine guidance for the Black Stars' participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted in North America.

    19 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 15 May

  1. Black Princesses drawn with France, South Korea, Ecuador at U20 WWC

    Ghana's U-20 women's national team has been drawn in Group C of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, where they will face France, South Korea, and Ecuador. The Black Princesses qualified for their eighth successive appearance at the tournament after a 3-2 aggregate win over Uganda.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana's Black Princesses learn 2026 World Cup group draw today

    The Black Princesses will discover their group opponents for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup during an official draw today in Łódź, Poland. Ghana is among 24 qualified nations for the tournament scheduled for September 5–27, 2026.

    15 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 14 May

  1. Black Princesses to learn 2026 U20 World Cup group draw

    Ghana's Black Princesses will discover their group opponents in the 2026 U20 Women's World Cup at a draw on May 15 in Łódź, Poland. The team qualified for the tournament for the eighth consecutive time after beating Uganda 3-2 on aggregate this month; the tournament takes place in Poland from September 5–27, 2026.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Black Princesses remain in camp until unpaid per diems resolved

    Ghana's U20 Women's National Team, which qualified for the 2026 U20 Women's World Cup, are staying in camp rather than returning home because they are owed per diems from qualifying matches against South Africa and Uganda. The team fears the matter will be closed if they disperse to their respective homes.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. UP praises Black Princesses for U-20 World Cup qualification

    The United Party has congratulated Ghana's Black Princesses (U-20 women's national football team) on qualifying for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup after defeating Uganda in the qualifying final, with a 2-1 first-leg win at home and a draw in Kampala. The party praised the team's determination and patriotism, and called on government to accord women's football the same investment and attention given to the senior men's Black Stars team.

    12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 11 May

  1. United Party hails Black Princesses' World Cup qualification

    The United Party congratulated Ghana's Under-20 Women's Football Team (Black Princesses) on qualifying for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup after defeating Uganda, praising their determination and resilience and calling for government support for women's football.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Black Princesses qualify for 2026 U20 Women's World Cup

    Ghana's U20 women's football team secured one of four African slots for the 2026 U20 Women's World Cup after a 3-2 aggregate victory over Uganda. Head coach Charles Sampson said the team is excited about the qualification and now aims to perform well at the tournament in Poland.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Black Princesses qualify for 2026 U20 Women's World Cup

    Ghana's U20 women's football team qualified for the 2026 U20 Women's World Cup with a 3-2 aggregate victory over Uganda, securing their eighth consecutive qualification for the tournament, which will be held in Poland in September.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 9 May

  1. Ghana qualifies for U20 Women's World Cup, defeating Uganda

    Ghana has qualified for this year's U20 Women's World Cup after defeating Uganda 3-2 on aggregate in the final round of qualifiers. The Black Princesses drew 1-1 away in Kampala on May 9, following a 2-1 first-leg victory at home.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 8 May

  1. Black Princesses hold first training session for Uganda qualifier

    Ghana's U-20 women's football team held their first training session in Kampala ahead of their return fixture against Uganda in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup qualifier. Head coach Charles Sampson worked with twenty-three players on endurance, ball retention, team defending, wing play, and shooting, with Ghana aiming for an eighth consecutive appearance at the tournament scheduled for Poland.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 7 May

  1. Black Princesses seek Poland World Cup ticket in Uganda

    Ghana's U20 women's football team will face Uganda in the second leg of 2026 World Cup qualifiers this weekend, holding a 2-1 advantage from the first leg. Coach Charles Sampson expressed confidence in securing qualification for the tournament to be staged in Poland.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 6 May

  1. GFA president visits Black Princesses before Uganda World Cup qualifier

    Kurt Okraku visited Ghana's U-20 women's football team ahead of their second-leg FIFA World Cup qualifier against Uganda on May 9, 2026, assuring them of the GFA's support as they seek to advance with a 2-1 first-leg advantage.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Black Princesses depart for Uganda World Cup qualifier second leg

    Ghana's U20 women's football team has departed for Uganda to play the second leg of their World Cup qualifier on May 9, holding a 2-1 lead from the first match in Accra and aiming for an eighth consecutive World Cup appearance.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Black Princesses face Uganda in World Cup qualifier second leg

    Ghana's U-20 women's football team will travel to Uganda for the second leg of their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup qualifier at FUFA Stadium in Kadiba on Saturday. Coach Charles Simpson acknowledged his side's challenges in the first leg, particularly in midfield coordination and movement, and stressed the need for improvement to secure qualification.

    5 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Saturday 2 May

  1. Black Princesses coach confident ahead Uganda World Cup qualifier

    Ghana's Black Princesses coach Charles Sampson expressed optimism that his team will beat Uganda and qualify for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in a match to be hosted at the Accra Sports Stadium. Sampson said the team has prepared well since the end of March and brought in new players who have increased competition and quality within the squad.

    2 May 2026 · Joy Online

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