Ghana’s Ambassador to the Czech Republic, Theresa Adjei-Mensah, travelled from Prague to Poland this week to welcome the Black Princesses ahead of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The visit underscored government backing for the national under-20 women’s team as they finalize preparations for the tournament.
Adjei-Mensah met with players and technical staff at their training base in Krakow, where the squad is holding a residential camp. In remarks to the team, she conveyed assurance of continued support from the presidency. “The President of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, is aware of the task ahead of you and has assured of his continued support to these young girls,” she said. The ambassador added that her office would mobilize the Ghanaian community in Poland to attend matches and provide vocal backing.
Head coach Charles Sampson is using the camp to arrange a series of international friendlies aimed at refining tactics and squad cohesion before the competitive opener. Ghana has been drawn in a group alongside Ecuador, Korea Republic, and France. Their campaign begins against Ecuador on September 6, 2026, followed by fixtures against the other two opponents.
The Black Princesses qualified for the World Cup after navigating the African qualifying tournament. Their appearance in Poland marks a continuation of Ghana’s presence at the global age-group stage, where the team has previously reached the quarter-finals. The ambassador’s visit represents a diplomatic effort to reinforce morale and connect the squad with the diaspora community in the host nation.
Team officials said the gesture provided a psychological lift during an intense preparation period. Players expressed appreciation for the direct engagement from a senior government representative. The technical team continues to monitor fitness levels and tactical integration ahead of the first match.
Ghana’s opening fixture against Ecuador will set the tone for a challenging group stage. Success in the tournament would enhance the profile of women’s youth football in the country and validate ongoing development programs. The Black Princesses’ next steps include finalizing the 21-player squad list for submission to FIFA before the deadline.