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September 2026
8 SeptThe Ghanaian Times
Ghana’s national U-20 female national team, the Black Princesses, lost their opening game 3-0 to Ecuador on Sunday in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup (WWC). …
Ghana lose to Ecuador in FIFA U-20 WWC
7 SeptJoy Online
“Cheap.” That’s how Black Princesses head coach Charles Sampson described the goals his side conceded in their opening game defeat to Ecuador at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. …
U-20 Women’s World Cup: Sampson demands response after ‘cheap’ goals cost Ghana
7 SeptJoy Online
… Ghana suffered a 3-0 defeat to Ecuador in the opening game, conceding two goals in the first half before a third in the second half of the fixture. …
2026 U-20 WWC: ‘We have a chance to recover from opening defeat’ – Charles Sampson
6 SeptJoy Online
Ghana’s U-20 women’s national team had a troubling start to their FIFA Women’s World Cup after losing to Ecuador. …
2026 U-20 WWC: Black Princesses fall to Ecuador in opening game
6 SeptJoy Online
Head Coach of the Black Princesses, Charles Sampson, is confident ahead of the team’s World Cup opener against Ecuador. …
Black Princesses Coach Charles Sampson confident ahead of World Cup opener against Ecuador
4 SeptThe Ghanaian Times
… The GFA President stressed that Ghana has the quality to overcome their group opponents. “We are faced by three opponents — Ecuador, Korea Republic and France. …
GFA President visits Black Princesses in Poland, backs team to make history
4 SeptJoy Online
… Read full statement below: Ghana’s first game against Ecuador is scheduled for 4 pm on Sunday before going on to play South Korea and France.
‘Ghana believes in you’ – Sports Minister sends goodwill message to Black Princesses ahead of World Cup
4 SeptJoy Online
… The Princesses face Ecuador in their opening game before facing South Korea and France in their other group games.
I’m honoured to play at my second U-20 Women’s World Cup – Alex Tay
4 SeptJoy Online
CAF 2nd Vice President and President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has visited the Black Princesses in Poland as they prepare for their opening game against Ecuador. …
2026 U20 WWC: GFA Prez Kurt Okraku visits Black Princesses in Poland ahead of opener against Ecuador on Sunday
3 SeptJoy Online
… Parts of the country, along with Ecuador and parts of Brazil, have previously experienced increased rainfall, resulting in flash flooding and landslides, particularly in urban centres where the water is less able to drain away. …
UN warns of ‘supersized’ El Niño as countries prepare for impact

Politics

Minority demands suspension of Ghana-Colombia shipping and visa deals

The News

Ghana's Parliamentary Minority has called for immediate suspension of the country's maritime and port cooperation agreement and visa-waiver arrangement with Colombia, citing concerns over the country's links to major cocaine seizures linked to Ghana, including nearly 3.9 tonnes seized by French authorities at the Port of Dunkirk. The Minority said the scale of seizures was "unprecedented" and requested a comprehensive national security review before the agreements continue.

2 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 2 October

Minority demands suspension of Ghana-Colombia shipping and visa deals
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority has called for immediate suspension of the country's maritime and port cooperation agreement and visa-waiver arrangement with Colombia, citing concerns over the country's links to major cocaine seizures linked to Ghana, including nearly 3.9 tonnes seized by French authorities at the Port of Dunkirk. The Minority said the scale of seizures was "unprecedented" and requested a comprehensive national security review before the agreements continue.
2 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 29 September

Ghana fifth-largest cocaine origin at Antwerp port in 2025
Ghana ranked fifth among countries of origin for cocaine seized at Belgium's Antwerp port in 2025, the only African nation in the top five dominated by Latin American states. Belgian customs seized nearly 55 tonnes of cocaine at Antwerp last year; Ghana's ranking reflects large seizures in cassava flour and other legitimate exports from Tema.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

Black Maidens defeat Burkina Faso 4-0 in WAFU B opener
Ghana's U-17 national female side opened their WAFU B U17 Girls Cup campaign with a 4-0 victory over Burkina Faso, with goals from Seidatu Wahab, Gloria Ameaa, Benedicta Danso, and Hajara Adams.
17 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Zverev, Shelton return for Davis Cup qualifying ties
US Open champion Alexander Zverev leads Germany against Croatia in Davis Cup qualifying this weekend, while runner-up Ben Shelton seeks to bounce back as the United States faces the Czech Republic. The winners will join hosts Italy in November's eight-team Finals.
17 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 15 September

Black Princesses exit FIFA U20 World Cup at group stage
Ghana's U-20 female football team, the Black Princesses, have returned home after exiting the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland at the group stage for the eighth consecutive time. They lost 3-0 to Ecuador, beat South Korea 3-1, and lost 4-0 to France in their three matches.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

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 →
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 →

Saturday 12 September

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 →

Thursday 10 September

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 →
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

Okraku praises Black Princesses technical team after Korea win
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku credited the Black Princesses' technical team for restoring the team's confidence after their opening loss to Ecuador, ahead of their 3-1 victory over Korea at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. Okraku expressed optimism that the win will boost the team's confidence in their third group game.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana U20 Women beat Korea 3-1 at World Cup
Ghana's Black Princesses defeated Korea 3-1 at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, with captain Sarah Nyarko named Player of the Match. Black Queens coach Kim Lars Bjorkgren praised the performance and suggested several players could earn senior national team call-ups soon.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
Black Princesses face South Korea after Ecuador loss
Ghana's U-20 women's team will play South Korea in their second Group C match of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland after losing 3-0 to Ecuador in their opening game. A positive result against South Korea could help the Black Princesses progress from the group stage.
9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →

Tuesday 8 September

Black Princesses lose 3-0 to Ecuador in World Cup opener
Ghana's U-20 women's football team lost 3-0 to Ecuador in their opening FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup group match, with Ecuador scoring in the second minute and adding two more goals to secure victory.
8 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Black Princesses lose opening U-20 World Cup match to Ecuador
Ghana's U-20 women's football team lost 3-0 to Ecuador in their opening game of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, with Ecuador scoring in the second and 16th minutes before adding a third goal after halftime. Ghana will play South Korea in their next match.
8 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 7 September

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 →
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

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 →
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

GFA President visits Black Princesses before World Cup opening
GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku visited the Ghana Black Princesses in Poland ahead of their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup opening game, expressing confidence the team has the quality to qualify from the group stage for the first time in seven consecutive tournament appearances.
4 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Minister sends goodwill message to Black Princesses for World Cup
Sports Minister Kofi Adams has expressed confidence in the Black Princesses ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland. Ghana will compete in the tournament for the eighth consecutive time, though the team has previously failed to advance past the group stage.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
GFA President visits Black Princesses ahead of Ecuador opener
GFA President Kurt Okraku visited Ghana's U20 women's football team in Poland before their opening match against Ecuador at the 2026 U20 World Cup, assuring them of the association's support and backing them to qualify from the group stage for the first time in seven consecutive tournament appearances.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

UN warns El Niño could be strongest in 70 years
The World Meteorological Organization says El Niño could be the strongest weather phenomenon in over 70 years and last until at least February 2027, with the potential to cause drought, flooding, typhoons, and temperature increases globally. UN head António Guterres warned the world has entered a "danger zone of extreme weather," and governments are strengthening early warning systems and pre-emptive medical assistance to protect vulnerable groups.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →