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Linda Owusu Ansah

Ghanaian midfielder who captains Black Princesses; scored in U-20 World Cup qualifier against Uganda in May 2026 before suffering ACL injury.

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  1. September 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    … Ghana eventually found their third in the 59th minute through Linda Owusu Ansah, who completed her brace 10 minutes later to seal a convincing 4-0 victory. …

    Black Maidens Thrash Togo 4-0 In WAFU Zone B Girls Cup
  3. Daily Guide

    … Linda Owusu Ansah is arguably the biggest absentee. The Black Princesses captain secured Ghana’s World Cup qualification with the decisive goal against Uganda in Kampala but suffered an ACL injury in August. …

    Black Princesses Face Major Setbacks Ahead Of U-20 World Cup
  4. August 2026
  5. Joy Online

    … Here are the key absentees for the tournament: Linda Owusu Ansah Out of all the absentees, Linda’s absence hurts the most. …

    2026 U20 WWC: 5 key Black Princesses players who will miss tournament
  6. Joy Online

    … Owusu will be under the close watch of Charles Sampson, whose side is facing lots of injury concerns, with seven key players expected to miss the tournament, including skipper Linda Owusu Ansah. …

    2026 U20 WWC: Esther Owusu joins Black Princesses squad in Poland
  7. 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
  8. Joy Online

    … Evelyn Badu had a second goal rightly ruled out for offside before Kim Lars Bjorkegren turned to his bench, bringing on Stella Nyamekye, Linda Owusu Ansah and Zakaria Ajegipina. …

    WAFCON 2026: Black Queens through to quarterfinals after draw with Mali
  9. July 2026
  10. Joy Online

    … The only players who are taking part in the competition for the first time include Osman Huzeimah, Alex Tay, Benedicte Simon, Abena Anoma Opoku, Linda Owusu Ansah, Sharon Sampson and Abi Kim. …

    WAFCON 2026: Why the Black Queens could end trophy drought this year
  11. Joy Online

    … Huzeima Osman, Abena Anoma Opoku, Alexandra Tay, Benedicte Simon, Linda Owusu Ansah, Sharon Sampson and Ajegipina Zakaria are the players who are taking part in the tournament for the first time. …

    WAFCON 2026: Black Queens name final 25 players for tournament
  12. May 2026
  13. Joy Online

    Northern Super League side AFC Toronto are set to sign Ghanaian midfielder Linda Owusu Ansah following the end of the 2025/26 Women’s Premier League. …

    Ghanaian midfielder Linda Owusu Ansah set to join AFC Toronto
  14. Daily Guide

    … Their persistence finally paid off in the 78th minute when Linda Owusu Ansah produced a moment of brilliance, firing home directly from a corner kick to silence the home crowd and restore Ghana’s aggregate lead. …

    Black Princesses Seal World Cup Qualification With Draw Against Uganda

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Black Maidens defeat Togo 4-0 in WAFU Zone B Girls Cup

    Ghana's Black Maidens won 4-0 over Togo in their third match of the WAFU Zone B Girls Cup, with Gloria Ameaa scoring in the third minute, Seidatu Wahab adding a penalty goal, and Linda Owusu Ansah scoring twice to seal the commanding victory.

    23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. 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 →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Black Queens reach WAFCON 2026 quarterfinals with Mali draw

    Ghana advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after drawing 1-1 with Mali on Thursday, with Evelyn Badu scoring in the first half and Mali equalizing from a free kick in the second.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 July

  1. Black Queens aim to end WAFCON trophy drought in 2026

    Ghana's women's football team qualified for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a win over Egypt and will compete in Group D against Cape Verde, Cameroon, and Mali. The tournament doubles as a 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifier, and the team has greater experience than in 2024, when most players competed in continental football for the first time; Ghana has reached three WAFCON finals but lost all to Nigeria.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 July

  1. Ghana names 25-player squad for WAFCON 2026 in Morocco

    Ghana's Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has named a final 25-player squad for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with seven players making their first tournament appearance. Ghana faces Cape Verde, Cameroon, and Mali in Group D.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 22 May

  1. Ghanaian midfielder Linda Owusu Ansah joins AFC Toronto

    Ghanaian midfielder Linda Owusu Ansah will join Northern Super League side AFC Toronto on a long-term deal following the 2025/26 Women's Premier League season, departing Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies after three seasons.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 11 May

  1. Black Princesses qualify for 2026 U-20 World Cup with Uganda draw

    Ghana's Black Princesses secured qualification to the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup after drawing 1-1 with Uganda in Kampala, advancing 3-2 on aggregate. The qualification marks Ghana's eighth appearance at the tournament, which will be staged in Poland in September.

    11 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Ghana's Black Princesses qualify for FIFA U-20 World Cup

    Ghana drew 1-1 with Uganda in the second leg of their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup qualifier in Kampala, winning the tie 3-2 on aggregate after a 2-1 first-leg victory. Linda Owusu Ansah scored in the 78th minute to level the match, and Ghana held on despite being reduced to ten players, qualifying for their eighth World Cup appearance.

    11 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  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 →

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 →

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