Black Princesses Gear Up for World Cup as Ampem Darkoa Ladies Secure WAFU B Semifinal Spot

Ghanaian women's football is experiencing a significant week of success on the international stage, highlighted by the Black Princesses' World Cup preparations and Ampem Darkoa Ladies' dominance in regional qualifiers. The U-20 national team, known as the Black Princesses, is intensifying its training ahead of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, while domestic giants Ampem Darkoa Ladies have officially booked their place in the semifinals of the 2026 WAFU B Women's Champions League Qualifiers. These concurrent successes reflect a period of high momentum for women's football in the country.

The Black Princesses are scheduled to face Mexico in a high-profile international friendly on August 29, serving as a critical litmus test before their global campaign begins. This fixture follows an impressive 4-0 warm-up victory against Sleza Wroclaw, where goals from Jacqueline Ntoso, Priscilla Mensah, Ruth Amponsah, and Diana Amoako showcased the team’s attacking prowess. Competing in their eighth consecutive World Cup, the Princesses are determined to break their historical trend and advance past the group stage for the first time. They are slated to begin their Group C journey on September 6, facing a challenging lineup that includes Ecuador, South Korea, and France.

Simultaneously, Ampem Darkoa Ladies have demonstrated their caliber in the WAFU B Women's Champions League Qualifiers with a commanding 4-0 triumph over AS Garde Nationale. The victory was spearheaded by Nancy Amoh, who opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, followed by a clinical finish from Milot Pokuaa before halftime. The momentum continued late into the game as Patricia Adjei found the net in the 81st minute, and Priscilla Okyere sealed the win with a stoppage-time strike. This result ensures the Ghanaian champions a spot in the knockout stages ahead of their final group encounter against Nigeria’s Edo Queens on August 30.

These performances underscore the rising standard of women's football in Ghana and provide a significant boost to national morale. As the Black Princesses look to make history on the world stage in September, Ampem Darkoa Ladies remain focused on securing continental qualification. Both teams represent the vanguard of the sport in the country, with high expectations now set for their upcoming tournament challenges and potential trophy pursuits.