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Charles Sampson

Also known as: Coach Sampson

Head coach of Ghana's U-20 women's national football team, leading them to 2026 World Cup qualification.

2026-05-022026-05-16

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  1. May 2026

Yesterday

  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.

    18 hours ago · 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

Monday 11 May

  1. 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

  2. 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 arrive in Kampala for Uganda World Cup qualifier

    Ghana's U20 women's football team has arrived in Kampala for the second leg of their World Cup qualifier against Uganda on Saturday, holding a 2-1 first-leg advantage. A win would secure their eighth consecutive appearance at the U20 Women's World Cup, to be held in Poland in September.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. 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

Sunday 3 May

  1. Black Princesses beat Uganda 2-1 in U20 World Cup qualifier

    Ghana's Black Princesses defeated Uganda 2-1 in the first leg of the U-20 Women's World Cup final round qualifiers at the Accra Sports Stadium, coming back from a goal down. A positive result in the reverse fixture in Uganda would secure Ghana's place to represent Africa in Poland.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online

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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