ACCRA — Ghana’s Black Princesses, the national U-20 women’s football team, are in the final stages of preparation for their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers against Tunisia, with the first leg set for an away clash in Tunis on September 20, 2025, followed by the return fixture in Accra on September 28. Under head coach Charles Sampson, the squad is honing an aggressive, offensive style at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, aiming to secure qualification for their eighth consecutive appearance at the tournament in Poland next year.
The Black Princesses earned a bye in the first round as one of Africa’s top-ranked teams, advancing directly to the second round where they drew Tunisia, who advanced after a 3-2 aggregate victory over Togo (1-1 away, 2-1 home). Sampson, who took the reins earlier this year, has emphasized building a distinct team identity focused on dominating possession and high-tempo play. “Ghanaians can expect good football, offensive football, aggressive football that we can dominate and dictate the pace of the game,” he said in a recent interview, underscoring the values being instilled in the squad. The team kicked off camping on August 18 with 30 players invited, including promising talents like midfielder Sarah Nyarko, who expressed confidence in a flying start: “Everybody is focused and we’re looking forward to facing Tunisia.”
Boosting morale, Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku visited the camp on September 17, motivating the players ahead of their departure to Tunisia. As CAF’s 2nd Vice President, Okraku’s presence signals strong institutional support for women’s football amid broader national efforts to elevate the sport.
Success against Tunisia would propel the Black Princesses to the third round, where they’d face the winner of Eswatini vs. South Africa, before a final showdown for one of Africa’s four spots at the 2026 U-20 Women’s World Cup. Tunisia, ranked lower in CAF but showing grit in their Togo tie, presents a tactical challenge—Sampson plans to counter their defensive setup with Ghana’s attacking prowess.
Fans can catch the action via GFA broadcasts, with the away leg on September 20 kicking off Ghana’s quest for glory in Poland. Sampson’s charges are ready to shine—will they deliver the offensive fireworks promised?
