Ghana went into the game hoping to secure maximum points to qualify from the group stage for the first time in the team’s history.

The Princesses had an early chance to take the lead but Priscilla Mensah’s effort was ruled out for offside. Ghana remained resolute in defence to deny the French and ended the first half goalless.

After the recess, France broke the deadlock with an early goal in the 54th minute before doubling their lead in the 68th minute.

Ruth Amponsah committed a handball inside the 18-yard box and France were awarded a penalty, which they converted to make it 3-0. France took the game beyond the Princesses when they scored in the 85th minute to end the game 4-0.

The result means the Princesses are eliminated from the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup despite an amazing 3-1 victory over South Korea in the second Group C game.

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The Princesses started on the right foot, creating an early goal-scoring chance through Agnes Yeboah, but her effort was parried to safety. Ghana pushed for a goal before half-time but their efforts were futile as they ended the half goalless.

After the break, Sarah Nyarko opened the scoring in the 52nd minute with a wonderful long-range strike. Ivy Osei Owusu doubled the lead in the 55th minute with a solo effort on the right flank, chipping the ball over the goalkeeper.

Substitute Ruth Amponsah scored in the 84th minute after a great team move from the centre-half to give the Princesses a three-goal lead.

South Korea pulled one back in added time to end the game 3-1 in favour of the Black Princesses.

The Black Princesses did enough to keep South Korea at bay and will now shift their focus to their final group game against France on September 12, 2026.

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The Black Maidens are making a return to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifier after some years of absence.

The first leg of the qualifiers will be honoured between April 10-12, 2026 in Lome, Togo with the return scheduled to take play in Ghana a week later.

The players are to report to the GFA technical center in Prampram on Tuesday, March 10, 2024.

The U-17 FIFA Women’s World Cup will be host in Morocco later in the year.

Below is the full list of players:

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The team arrived at the Kotoka International Airport in the late hours of Sunday, February 15, 2026.

 Ghana is aiming to make history as they inch closer to an eighth consecutive appearance at the biennial tournament scheduled to take place in Poland in September 2026.

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Ghana went into the game at the back of a 2-2 aggregate after drawing with South Africa at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Ghana had great goal opportunities in the early minutes but were saved by the host’s great goalkeeping. Precious Asante came close right before half-time, but her effort was parried away to safety.

Mary Amponsah was injured after half-time and was replaced by Priscilla Mensah.

Jessica’s solo run from the wings met Priscilla, who slotted home in the bottom left corner to give Ghana the lead in the 63rd minute.

South Africa came close in the 78th minute but were denied by Jenna, who protected Ghana’s lead.

Ghana protected their lead till the end of the whistle to progress to the fourth round of the U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers.

Ghana is looking to book their eighth consecutive appearance at the biennial tournament scheduled to be played in Poland in September.

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The team departed Accra on Tuesday evening via South Africa Airways and reached Nelspruit Mbombela around 12:00pm on Wednesday.

The team was received on arrival at the OR Tambo International Airport by staff of the Ghana Mission in South Africa before moving to Nelspruit.

The Black Princesses aim to make the fourth and final round of the qualifiers despite drawing 2-2 with South Africa at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday and need a resounding victory to secure a spot in the final round of the qualifiers.

The return fixture will be played on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit, South Africa, at 15:00 GMT.

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Diana Amoako’s long-range strike from the centre hit the post, denying Ghana a second before halftime. But South Africa drew level after recess in the 48th minute. Ghana restored their lead in the 52nd minute when Linda Owusu Ansah scored from a corner kick.

The Princesses were pegged back after a defensive blunder saw the visitors equalise in the 60th minute. Ghana pushed for the lead, but their efforts were thwarted as Jessica Appiah’s goal was ruled offside in the 90th minute.

Ghana will travel to play the return leg in South Africa on Saturday, February 14th, 2026 with the winner set for the final round of qualifiers.

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The ‘No Racism’ gesture, which will empower players, referees, and team officials to take a stand against racism, will be implemented as part of the existing three-step procedure at Colombia’s showpiece event, which kicks off on 31 August.

By crossing their hands at the wrists, players will be able to signal directly to the referee that they are being targeted by racist abuse, prompting the referee to start the three-step procedure. With the first step, the match will be stopped. If the abuse continues, the match will be suspended, with the players and match officials exiting the field of play. In the event the incident does not cease, in the third step, the match will be abandoned.

The ‘No Racism’ gesture will be implemented throughout all FIFA competitions and become part of the three-step procedure, which all FIFA Member Associations have agreed to make a mandatory part of their football landscape, ensuring that this applied everywhere in the world.

Within the scope of its zero-tolerance policy against all forms of discrimination, and as players are so often the targets of racism, FIFA has undertaken an extensive consultation process with current and former players, both male and female, from all over the globe, all of whom are passionate about making a change. Per FIFA’s global stand against racism, the gesture is the second of the five key action areas which were outlined during the FIFA Congress.

“Fighting racism is something we all need to stand up and do together,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino. “Implementing the ‘No Racism’ gesture at the FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup 2024 in Colombia is a key first step to empowering players throughout the world. Now enshrined in the three-step procedure, we look forward to seeing this rolled out all over the world to maximum effect.”

“This was backed through unanimous support at the FIFA Congress by all 211 FIFA Member Associations. I thank FIFA’s members for their determination and efforts in what is a united fight to eradicate racism from football, and society, for good. I would like to thank all the players – current and past – that contributed to this step forward. We must all work with governments and police authorities to bring consequences for those who threaten to ruin our sport with racism. Now we are taking resolute and unequivocal action.”

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The Black Princesses are making their seventh consecutive appearance at the biennial tournament.

Ghana will open their campaign against Austria in  Group E before playing New Zealand and Japan in the other group matches.

The players reported to camp on Thursday, June 27, 2024.

The U-20 FIFA Women’s World Cup will kick start from August 31 to September 22, 2024.

Below are the 35 players invited to camp.

Goalkeepers: 

Afi Amenyaku (Northern Ladies), Deborah Brown (Ampem Darkoa Ladies), Amina Ahamadu (Savannah Ladies), Huzeeiman Osman (Jonina Ladies), Afishatu Issah (Immigration Ladies) and Najat Salam (Super Ladies FC).

Defenders:

Comfort Yeboah (Ampem Darkoa Ladies), Fatimata Fuseini (Hasaacas Ladies), Opoku Anoma Abena (Ampem Darkoa Ladies), Afishatu Mohammed (Supreme Ladies), Sarah Kulibe (Ampem Darkoa Ladies), Afia Twumwaa (Faith Ladies), Abiba Issah (Hasaacas Ladies), Hannah Nyame (Essiam Socrates), Comfort Owusu (Hasaacas Ladies) and Faiza Abdul Rashid (Pealpia Ladies).

Midfielders:

Stella Nyamekye (Dreams Ladies), Wasiima Mohammed (Northern Ladies), Tracey Twum (Ampem Darkoa Ladies), Beline Nyarkoh (Mfantsiman Royals), Asana Alhassan (Super Ladies), Sucess Ameyaa (Hasaacas Ladies), Sarah Nyarko (Dreamz Ladies), Jacqueline Amponsah (Berry Ladies), Debora Annorh (Berry Ladies) and Jennifer Owusu (Ampem Darkoa Ladies).

Attackers: 

Princess Owusu (Unye F K Kadin), Salamatu Abdulai (FC Swieqi), Rita Moussa Sea Lions, Asantewaa Angela (No club), Mary Amponsah (Ampem Darkoa Ladies), Agnes Yeboah (Jonina Ladies), Mercy Attobrah (Hasaacas Ladies), Jennifer Dawah (Ipiphany Ladies) and Abigail Sakyiwaa (Hasaacas Ladies).

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