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Priscilla Mensah

Footballer who scored for Ghana's Black Maidens in their 6-0 win over Liberia in the U-17 Women's World Cup qualifier.

2026-05-032026-06-15

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Speaking to journalists, Balik Majik Ebenezer, brother of the child’s father, Kofi Simon, said Simon’s wife, Priscilla, was admitted to the hospital at about 3:00 a.m.

    Missing newborn sparks tension at Salaga Hospital as police detain nurse
  3. May 2026
  4. Joy Online

    The gaffer made a few changes to the starting lineup that defeated Liberia 6-0 in Accra a week ago with Latifah Musah, Priscilla Mensah, Linda Achiaa all coming into the starting lineup.

    2026 U17 WWCQ: Black Maidens to face Senegal in final round
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    Black Maidens, put one-foot forward into the next round of qualifiers for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with an authoritative 6-0 thumping of Liberia at the Accra Sports Stadium, on Saturday.Goals from Daniella Abass, Sedatu Wahab, Linda Achiaa, Jessica Appiah, Priscilla Mensah

    Black Maidens trounce Liberia 6-0
  6. Joy Online

    Substitute Priscilla Mensah also teed up Jessica Appiah to increase the tally to four goals before the former also grabbed an opportunity to be on the scoresheet with Ghana’s fifth of the game.

    2026 U17 WWCQ: Goalfest in Accra as Black Maidens hit Liberia for six
  7. Daily Guide

    Coach Yusif Basigi’s side looked more dangerous after the break following the introduction of Sarah Nyarko and Priscilla Mensah, who added energy and urgency to Ghana’s attack.

    Black Princesses Seal World Cup Qualification With Draw Against Uganda
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    Sarah Nyarko and Priscilla Mensah replaced Ivy Osei Owusu and Agnes Yeboah. With 12 minutes left on the clock, Linda Owusu Ansah scored a trademark goal as she fired home from a corner kick to level matters for Ghana.

    Black Princesses hold Uganda to qualify for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup
  9. Joy Online

    Ghana made two changes after the break with Sarah Nyarko and Priscilla Mensah coming on to replace Ivy Osei Owusu and Agnes Yeboah.

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

    Priscilla Mensah and Latifa Abesik were the goal scorers on the day for the Black Princesses, who are chasing an eighth successive World Cup appearance.

    2026 U20 WWCQ: Black Princesses depart Ghana for Uganda second leg
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    Back from the break, the Black Princesses kept probing for the equaliser and were rightfully rewarded in the 56th minute following a towering header from Priscilla Mensah from a free-kick taken by skipper Linda Owusu Ansah.

    2026 U-20 WWCQ: Black Princesses must improve to seal qualification -Coach Simpson
  12. 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
Society

Newborn disappears from Salaga Hospital; nurse detained

The News

A baby girl disappeared shortly after delivery at Salaga Municipal Hospital in the Savannah Region on Wednesday, prompting police to detain a nurse while investigations continue. The child's family reported that the mother was delivered successfully and both were said to be doing well, but relatives were prevented from seeing the newborn and the baby was missing when the mother was transferred to the ward.

10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Newborn disappears from Salaga Hospital; nurse detained

    A baby girl disappeared shortly after delivery at Salaga Municipal Hospital in the Savannah Region on Wednesday, prompting police to detain a nurse while investigations continue. The child's family reported that the mother was delivered successfully and both were said to be doing well, but relatives were prevented from seeing the newborn and the baby was missing when the mother was transferred to the ward.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 31 May

  1. Ghana's Black Maidens beat Liberia, face Senegal next

    Ghana's U17 women's football team defeated Liberia 2-0 away to advance to the final round of 2026 World Cup qualifying, where they will face Senegal in matches scheduled for July 3–12.

    31 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 25 May

  1. Black Maidens defeat Liberia 6-0 in World Cup qualifier

    Ghana's U-17 national female football team, the Black Maidens, beat Liberia 6-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday in the second round of FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers, with goals from Daniella Abass, Sedatu Wahab, Linda Achiaa, Jessica Appiah, Priscilla Mensah, and Mavis Yeboah. The return leg is scheduled for Monrovia this weekend.

    25 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Saturday 23 May

  1. Black Maidens defeat Liberia 6-0 in U17 World Cup qualifier

    Ghana's U17 women's football team won 6-0 against Liberia in the first leg of their U17 Women's World Cup second round qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium, establishing a strong advantage ahead of the second leg.

    23 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

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

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Black Princesses depart for Uganda World Cup qualifier second leg

    Ghana's U20 women's football team has departed for Uganda to play the second leg of their World Cup qualifier on May 9, holding a 2-1 lead from the first match in Accra and aiming for an eighth consecutive World Cup appearance.

    6 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

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

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