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Charles Sampson

Also known as: Coach Sampson · Head Coach Charles Sampson

Head coach of Ghana's Black Princesses U-20 women's football team at 2026 FIFA World Cup in Poland.

2026-05-022026-10-07

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  1. May 2026
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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

Monday 14 September

  1. Ghana's Black Princesses eliminated from U20 World Cup

    Ghana's Black Princesses were eliminated from the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup after a 4-0 loss to France in their final Group C match, extending Ghana's record to eight consecutive tournaments without reaching the knockout stage since their debut in 2010.

    14 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Black Princesses coach backs youth talent despite U-20 World Cup exit

    Ghana's Black Princesses coach Charles Sampson says the future of the senior team is secure despite the youth squad finishing bottom of their group at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, winning one of three matches. Sampson attributed the exit to lapses in concentration and discipline during set pieces.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Black Princesses exit U-20 World Cup, Gyan offers encouragement

    Ghana's U-20 women's team lost to France 4–0 and suffered their eighth consecutive group stage exit from the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. Asamoah Gyan offered the team motivational remarks, urging them to take the defeat in good faith and face future challenges with resilience.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 12 September

  1. Black Princesses exit U-20 World Cup after France defeat

    Ghana's Black Princesses lost 4-0 to France in their final Group C match and finished bottom of the group with three points, marking their eighth consecutive group stage exit since debuting in 2010.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 11 September

  1. Black Princesses aim for historic knockout qualification against France

    Ghana's Black Princesses need a victory against France in their final FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Group C match to qualify for the knockout stage for the first time in the team's history. Head coach Charles Sampson says his team is ready and believes Ghana has an advantage in physicality, technique, and speed over France.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Black Princesses beat South Korea, aim for knockout stage breakthrough

    Ghana's U-20 women's team defeated South Korea 3-1 in their second group game at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, with captain Sarah Nyarko scoring. Nyarko said the team hopes to break a history of seven unsuccessful World Cup campaigns by reaching the knockout stages for the first time.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana Black Princesses beat South Korea 3-1 at U-20 World Cup

    Ghana's Black Princesses defeated South Korea 3-1 in their second Group C match at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, bouncing back from an opening 3-0 loss to Ecuador. Head Coach Charles Sampson credited the team's character and belief for the result, which keeps their knockout qualification hopes alive ahead of their match against France.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Black Princesses beat South Korea 3–1 at U-20 World Cup

    Ghana's Black Princesses defeated South Korea 3–1 at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup on Wednesday, bouncing back from an earlier 3–1 loss to Ecuador. Coach Charles Sampson praised his players for showing character, belief, and passion in the decisive victory that moves Ghana to second place in Group C.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Black Princesses beat South Korea 3-1 in U-20 World Cup

    Ghana's U-20 women's team defeated South Korea 3-1 in their second group-stage match at the 2026 U-20 Women's World Cup, with goals from Sarah Nyarko, Ivy Osei Owusu, and Ruth Amponsah in the second half. The victory keeps Ghana's qualification hopes alive ahead of their final group-stage match against France.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Black Princesses face South Korea after Ecuador loss

    Ghana's U-20 women's football team lost 3-0 to Ecuador in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland, with head coach Charles Sampson citing poor early defending and lack of clinical finishing. The Black Princesses must now face South Korea in a critical Group C fixture.

    9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

  4. Black Princesses coach reflects on Ecuador defeat

    Ghana's U-20 Women's World Cup team lost 3-0 to Ecuador in their opening Group stage fixture in Poland. Head coach Charles Sampson described the game as "weird" but said the squad has overcome the shock and is ready to face South Korea in their next match.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Black Princesses coach targets improved finishing in World Cup campaign

    Ghana's U-20 Women's World Cup head coach Charles Sampson says the team has been working on finishing and confidence in front of goal following a 3-0 Group stage loss to Ecuador in Poland. Sampson believes training focus on the final third will help Ghana be more clinical against South Korea.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Black Princesses ready to redeem selves after Ecuador loss

    Ghana's U-20 women's football team coach Charles Sampson says his players have moved past their 3-0 defeat to Ecuador and are prepared to bounce back against South Korea at the U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

  1. Black Princesses lose to Ecuador in U-20 World Cup opener

    Ghana's U-20 women's team lost their opening match to Ecuador at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland, conceding two early goals and a third in the second half. Head coach Charles Sampson criticized the conceded goals as "cheap" but praised his team's response, saying they must improve for their next game against Korea on Wednesday.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana's Black Princesses lose 3-0 to Ecuador at U-20 World Cup

    Ghana's Black Princesses suffered a 3-0 opening defeat to Ecuador at the U-20 Women's World Cup, with head coach Charles Sampson saying the team conceded two early goals and was not clinical enough in attack. Sampson said they must focus on upcoming games against South Korea and France to recover.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 6 September

  1. Black Princesses lose 3-0 to Ecuador in U-20 WWC opener

    Ghana's U-20 women's national team lost 3-0 to debutant Ecuador in their opening match of the FIFA Women's World Cup in Poland. The Black Princesses, missing centre-back Margaret Agyapomaa due to suspension, struggled to create chances and face South Korea and France in their next two Group C matches.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Black Princesses coach confident ahead of Ecuador World Cup match

    Ghana's Black Princesses, competing in their eighth successive World Cup, face Ecuador on September 6, with Head Coach Charles Sampson confident the team can win despite never previously advancing past the group stage.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 4 September

  1. Black Princesses defender Tay honoured to play second U-20 World Cup

    Alexandra Tay, a centre-back for Ghana's Black Princesses, has been named in the squad for the 2026 U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland, her second appearance at the tournament after competing in Colombia two years ago. Tay expressed her gratitude for the opportunity and said the team is motivated to advance from the group stage for the first time.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Black Princesses name Sarah Nyarko as team captain

    Head Coach Charles Sampson has named Dreamz Ladies midfielder Sarah Nyarko as captain of Ghana's Black Princesses for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, with Diana Amoako as first vice-captain and Esther Asamoah as second vice-captain. Ghana will make their eighth consecutive appearance at the tournament, opening against Ecuador on September 6, 2026.

    3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Black Princesses miss key players for U-20 World Cup

    Ghana's Black Princesses will compete in the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland without several important squad members, including captain Linda Owusu Ansah (ACL injury), defender Comfort Yeboah (club release issue), Jessica Appiah Asamoah (knee injury), and striker Mercy Attobrah (ACL injury recovery).

    1 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Black Princesses squad named for 2026 U-20 World Cup

    Coach Charles Sampson has selected a 21-member squad for Ghana's U-20 Women's World Cup campaign in Poland, with the team to face Ecuador, Korea Republic, and France in group play.

    1 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 31 August

  1. Black Princesses lose captain and key players for U20 World Cup

    Ghana's Black Princesses will compete in the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland without several key players, including captain Linda Owusu Ansah, who suffered an ACL injury in August. The team is seeking to advance beyond the group stage for the first time in eight consecutive tournament appearances.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Black Princesses name 21-player squad for 2026 U20 World Cup

    Head Coach Charles Sampson has named Ghana's 21-member squad for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland. Ghana will open their campaign against Ecuador on September 6, 2026, before facing Korea Republic and France in group play.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

  1. Black Princesses face Mexico in U20 World Cup warm-up

    Ghana's U-20 women's team will play Mexico on August 29 as part of preparations for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, their second friendly after beating Sleza Wroclaw 4-0. The Princesses are in Group C with Ecuador, South Korea and France, with their campaign beginning September 6.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Black Princesses face Mexico in World Cup warm-up friendly

    Ghana's U-20 women's team will play Mexico in a friendly match in Poland as World Cup preparation, following a 4-0 win over Sleza Wroclaw. The Black Princesses aim to progress past the group stage for the first time in their eighth consecutive World Cup appearance.

    28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Esther Owusu joins Black Princesses squad in Poland

    FK Apolonia forward Esther Owusu has joined the Black Princesses camp in Poland for 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup preparations. The squad faces injury concerns with seven key players expected to miss the tournament, and will open their campaign against Ecuador on September 6.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 24 August

  1. Black Princesses play Poland friendly ahead of U-20 World Cup

    Ghana's Black Princesses will face Polish side Sleza Wroclaw in a closed-door friendly on August 25, 2026, in Wroclaw, as preparation for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. The match gives coach Charles Sampson an opportunity to assess the squad and build tactics ahead of the tournament.

    24 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 →

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