Black Princesses, Ghana’s under-20 women’s national football team, are taking thorough measures in their preparation for the pivotal clash against Senegal in the U-20 World Cup Qualifiers.
Engaged in a rigorous training schedule, the team has been fully immersed in their camp, intensifying their efforts in the days leading up to their departure from Ghana to Dakar, Senegal.
Afi Amenyaku, the captain of the Princesses and a standout player for the Northern Ladies, expressed her perspective on the preparations and the upcoming match.
“The training has been good, the intensity has been good as well and each individual here is putting out their best to be able to cope with what the coach wants and also be able to play as a team. We are also trying our possible best to follow how the coach wants us to play as a team.”
AS FAR Ladies sharpshooter Maafia Nyame is spearheading the team’s offensive prowess, diligently refining their abilities to break through Senegal’s defensive strategies.
Expressing confidence, Maafia is optimistic that the team will be well-prepared to face their opponents and is committed to making every effort to secure qualification for the World Cup.
“We have watched games of Senegal and our coaches have taught us a lot, so we are ready to give out our best on the field. This game means a lot to us and it’s the final hurdle of the World Cup qualifiers so we are willing to do our best to qualify the team for the World Cup.”
Head Coach Yusif Basigi has been meticulously fine-tuning his team’s strategy to counter Senegal’s strengths while capitalising on their own.
“Training has been good because we all know what is at stake so we have put things together in order to live up to expectations.
I know the Senegalese team a little bit and they are not a bad side. We must respect them and see how the game will go.”
The camp exudes a sense of concentration and solidarity as the Black Princesses prepare for the crucial upcoming match.
With the entire nation rallying in support, the team is determined to clinch a coveted spot, marking their seventh participation in the U-20 Women’s World Cup scheduled to take place in Colombia from August 31 to September 22, 2024.