Black Princesses Take Off to Colombia: Ghana’s U20 Female Team Eyes Historic World Cup Breakthrough

The Ghanaian U20 female national team, the Black Princesses, has embarked on a journey to Colombia, eager to make a mark at the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup. Departing Accra on Tuesday evening, the team arrived in Bogota to fine-tune their preparations for the tournament, kicking off on August 31.

Seventh Successive Appearance, New Ambitions

Ghana is set to make its seventh consecutive appearance at the World Cup, determined to surpass previous performances and reach the knockout stages for the first time. The Black Princesses have been drawn in a challenging Group E, featuring former champions Japan, New Zealand, and Austria.

Tough Group Stage Ahead

Ghana’s campaign commences with a crucial match against Austria on September 2, followed by encounters with Asian powerhouse Japan and New Zealand. The team has been intensively preparing for the World Cup since winning gold at the African Games in March.

Preparations in Full Swing

The Black Princesses began their camp at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence before relocating to Cape Coast. With a blend of experience and youth, the team is poised to make a statement on the global stage.

Can the Black Princesses break new ground and make Ghana proud? The world watches as they take on the best in Colombia.