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Charles Sampson

Also known as: Coach Sampson · Head Coach Charles Sampson

Head Coach of Ghana's U-20 women's national team (Black Princesses) preparing for the 2026 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland.

2026-05-022026-08-23

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Charles Sampson’s side came into the game on the back of a 2-1 first leg win at the Accra Sports Stadium last week Sunday.

    U20 WWC: Black Princesses seal eighth successive qualification after defeating Uganda
  3. Joy Online

    Head coach Charles Sampson took the twenty-three players through endurance work, ball retention, team defending, wing play, and shooting.

    2026 U20 WWCQ: Black Princesses hold first training session in Kampala
  4. Joy Online

    Charles Sampson’s side left Ghana on Wednesday afternoon ahead of the reverse fixture which is slated for Saturday, May 9.

    2026 U20 WWCQ: Black Princesses arrive in Kampala ahead of Uganda second leg
  5. Joy Online

    Head coach of the Black Princesses, Charles Sampson, is confident his side will secure qualification for the 2026 U20 Women’s World Cup this weekend.

    ‘We are expecting to pick our ticket to Poland in Uganda’ – Black Princesses boss Charles Sampson
  6. Joy Online

    Black Princesses head coach Charles Sampson made substitutions after recess, with one of them, Priscilla Mensah, going on to score the equalising goal.

    2026 U20 WWCQ: Black Princesses take first leg advantage over Uganda with comeback win
  7. Joy Online

    Black Princesses coach Charles Sampson is optimistic his side will beat Uganda and qualify for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.

    Black Princesses Coach Charles Sampson confident ahead of Uganda Qualifier
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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 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

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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