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Black Princesses

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

2026-05-022026-08-23

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    Ghana’s U-20 women’s national team, the Black Princesses, are intensifying preparations in Poland as they gear up for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.

    Black Princesses step up reparations in Poland Ahead of FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup
  3. Daily Guide

    Adjei-Mensah (4R) with the team and management Ghana’s Ambassador to the Czech Republic, Theresa Adjei-Mensah, has welcomed the Black Princesses to Poland ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.

    Ghana Ambassador Welcomes Black Princesses To Poland Ahead Of U-20 World Cup
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    Ghana’s Ambassador to the Czech Republic, Her Excellency Theresa Adjei-Mensah, has welcomed the Black Princesses to Poland ahead of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026.

    Ghana’s Ambassador to the Czech Republic welcomes Black Princesses
  5. Joy Online

    Black Princesses captain Linda Owusu Ansah has admitted her side is in a very difficult group for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.

    2026 U20 WWC: ‘We are in a tough group’ – Black Princesses’ Linda Owusu Ansah
  6. Joy Online

    Ghana’s Ambassador to the Czech Republic, Her Excellency Theresa Adjei-Mensah, has welcomed the Black Princesses to Poland ahead of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026.

    2026 U20 WWC: Ghana’s Ambassador to Czech Republic welcomes Black Princesses to Poland
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    Seventeen players of the national female U-20 football team, Black Princesses, together with the technical team, on Sunday, left Accra to Krakow, Poland to continue preparation for their upcoming assignment.

    Black Princesses to camp in Poland ahead of U-20 WWC
  8. July 2026
  9. Daily Guide

    The Buem MP revealed that the affected teams include the Black Queens, Black Stars, Black Princesses, Black Satellites and the Black Maidens.

    Sports Minister Confirms Outstanding Bonuses For National Teams
  10. Joy Online

    The Black Princesses’ forward joins the club on a permanent deal from Ghana Women’s Premier League side Jonina Ladies.

    Black Princesses forward Agnes Yeboah joins Chinese side Guangdong Meizhou
  11. May 2026
  12. 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
  13. 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
Sport

Black Princesses prepare in Poland for 2026 FIFA U-20 World Cup

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Ghana's U-20 women's national team, the Black Princesses, are intensifying preparations in Poland ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup under Head Coach Charles Sampson. The team has been drawn in Group C and will face Ecuador, Korea Republic, and France, with Ghana seeking to advance beyond the group stage for the first time in their seventh appearance at the tournament.

20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 20 August

  1. Black Princesses prepare in Poland for 2026 FIFA U-20 World Cup

    Ghana's U-20 women's national team, the Black Princesses, are intensifying preparations in Poland ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup under Head Coach Charles Sampson. The team has been drawn in Group C and will face Ecuador, Korea Republic, and France, with Ghana seeking to advance beyond the group stage for the first time in their seventh appearance at the tournament.

    20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Ghana Ambassador welcomes U-20 women's squad in Poland

    Ghana's Ambassador to the Czech Republic, Theresa Adjei-Mensah, welcomed the Black Princesses to Poland ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, pledging government support and President Mahama's backing. The squad will prepare in Krakow with friendly matches before beginning their World Cup campaign against Ecuador on September 6, 2026.

    19 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Ghana's ambassador welcomes Black Princesses to Poland for U-20 World Cup

    Ghana's Ambassador to the Czech Republic, Theresa Adjei-Mensah, visited the Black Princesses in Poland ahead of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2026, urging them to represent Ghana with pride and assuring them of Government support. The team, camped in Krakow, will play friendlies before opening their campaign against Ecuador on September 6, 2026.

    18 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Black Princesses qualified for 2026 U-20 World Cup

    Ghana's Black Princesses have qualified for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, their eighth successive tournament at the U-20 level. Captain Linda Owusu Ansah acknowledged the difficulty of their group, which includes France, Korea Republic, and Ecuador, but expressed confidence in Ghana's ability to compete.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghana's Ambassador welcomes U20 Women's team to Poland

    Ghana's Ambassador to the Czech Republic travelled to Poland to welcome the Black Princesses ahead of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026, urging them to represent Ghana with pride and assuring them of government support. The team is camped in Krakow preparing for their opening match against Ecuador on September 6, 2026.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Black Princesses depart for Poland U-20 World Cup preparation camp

    Ghana's U-20 women's football team, the Black Princesses, left Accra for a preparation camp in Krakow, Poland, where they will play international friendlies ahead of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. Ghana's group-stage matches include fixtures against Ecuador on September 6, Korea Republic, and France.

    18 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 24 July

  1. Sports Minister Acknowledges Outstanding Bonuses for National Teams

    Sports Minister Kofi Adams confirmed that Ghana's Black Queens, Black Princesses, Black Satellites, and Black Maidens are owed outstanding winning and qualification bonuses, while the Black Stars have had their 2023–2025 qualifying bonuses cleared ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The government is working to settle the arrears, with delays partly attributed to new Sports Act provisions requiring percentage deductions for a national sports development fund.

    24 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 13 July

  1. Black Princesses forward Agnes Yeboah joins Chinese club

    Ghanaian forward Agnes Yeboah has completed a permanent move to Chinese side Guangdong Meizhou Women Football Club from Ghana Women's Premier League side Jonina Ladies. She debuted for the club over the weekend, featuring for 53 minutes in a loss to Sichuan Women.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online

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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