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06 Sep

2024 U-20 WWC: Black Princesses On The Brink Of Exit After Losing To Japan

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Ghana’s Black Princesses suffered a 4-1 defeat to Japan in their second Group E match at the ongoing FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. Eager to secure their first win of the tournament, the Princesses put up a strong fight but ultimately conceded two goals in each half, marking their second consecutive loss. Ghana started the match with confidence, holding off Japan for 40 minutes. However, Japan broke the deadlock just before halftime, with Sasai scoring in the 45th minute. Matsukubo added a second goal in stoppage time, capitalizing on an error by Ghanaian goalkeeper Afi Amenyeku. In the…

08 Aug

Sports Ministry Pays Black Princesses Outstanding Bonuses

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The Youth and Sports Ministry has finally paid the outstanding bonus owed to the Black Princesses. The players had been awaiting payment of $6,000 each for their performance during the three qualifying rounds of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, a debt that has been pending since January of this year. Joy Sports reported that, the Sports Ministry has now made the payments, although each player received a revised amount of $4,500. The Black Princesses are currently gearing up to represent Ghana for the seventh consecutive time at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, which will take place in Colombia…

22 Mar

African Games: Ghana Defeats Nigeria To Secure Gold In Women’s Football

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Ghana's national Under-20 women’s football team, known as the Black Princesses, orchestrated an impressive comeback, clinching a 2-1 victory against Nigeria to claim gold at the 2023 African Games held in Accra. This victory, achieved in front of a vibrant crowd at the Cape Coast Stadium, contributed significantly to Ghana's medal collection in the ongoing African Games, which marks the country's first-time hosting the event. Despite facing an early setback with Nigeria scoring in the 23rd minute due to an error by Ghana's goalkeeper Afi Amenyeku, the Black Princesses displayed resilience. Tracey Twum's goal in the 78th minute…

19 Mar

African Games 2023: Anthony Baffoe Congratulates Black Princesses For Reaching Finals

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Anthony Baffoe, a former Black Stars player, has extended his congratulations to the Black Princesses of Ghana for advancing to the finals of the women's football tournament at the 13th African Games. The Ghana U20 women's national team secured their spot in the final with a well-deserved 3-1 victory over the Senegal U20 national team on Monday night. He commended the Black Princesses for their achievement and encouraged them to strive for gold in the upcoming final match. "Congratulations to the Black Princesses-finals!!! bravooooo well-done ladies ..1 more to go to get your [gold] Inshallah... God’s time is always the…

13 Mar

2023 African Games: Black Princesses Fight Back To Beat Tanzania

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The Black Princesses staged a remarkable comeback to clinch a 2-1 victory against Tanzania in an intense showdown on Tuesday evening. Ghana’s U20 women’s squad clashed with Tanzania’s counterparts in their second group match of the women’s football tournament in the ongoing 13th Olympic Games at the Cape Coast Stadium. https://twitter.com/GhanaWNT/status/1767671995888468230?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1767671995888468230%7Ctwgr%5E1d58683e581a83746a1f0e30a19710b149bdd534%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adomonline.com%2F2023-african-games-black-princesses-fight-back-to-beat-tanzania%2F Tanzania gained an early advantage, netting a goal through Hasnath Ubamba just 23 minutes into the game at the Cape Coast Stadium. Despite this setback, the Black Princesses exhibited resilience, remaining composed and focused on the task at hand. As the first half drew to a close, Tracey Twum’s…

09 Jun

2024 U-20 WWCQ: Black Princesses Draw A Bye In First Round

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The Black Princesses will take no part in the first round of qualifiers for the 2024 FIFA Women’s U-20 World Cup after they were drawn a bye in the preliminary round. The Black Princesses are exempted from playing in the first round of the qualifiers due to their participation in the last edition of the U-20 Women’s World Cup in Costa Rica. Ghana will therefore play in the second round against the winner of the game between Togo and Guinea Bissau. The second round is expected to start from 6th to 8th October with Ghana playing away before hosting the…

01 Jun

WAFU B U20 Girls’ Cup: Nigeria Thump Benin To Set Up Final Clash With Ghana

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Nigeria will play Ghana in the final of the maiden edition of the WAFU Zone B Women’s U-20 Cup of Nations following their convincing win over Benin. The Falconets were 3-0 winners over their Benin counterparts to ensure they booked a slot in the last two where they will come up against fierce rivals Ghana. Amina Bello opened the scoring for Nigeria in the 23rd minute of the game before the top scorer of the competition, Esther Onyenezide scored a brace to give the Nigerians a 3-0 win. The Falconets are yet to concede so far in the tournament and…