The Black Princesses of Ghana are approaching the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup with a renewed resolve to overcome their longstanding challenge of not progressing past the group stage.
Head coach Yussif Basigi conveyed the team’s firm determination during a recent media briefing at Cape Coast Sports Stadium on July 22, 2024. He emphasized the squad’s commitment to overcoming previous setbacks and achieving their goal this time.
Reflecting on their 2018 World Cup experience, Basigi remarked, “In my case, I will say it was unfortunate that we went for the World Cup in 2018. That was the time of the expose normalisation so things were not normalised as we went there.” He added, “I wouldn’t say that is an excuse though. This time round, we are motivated to go again and make a mark because we are all looking forward to breaking that jinx. So we have made the girls aware just as we, the technical staff, are also aware.”
Ghana faces formidable competition in Group E, where they will compete against former World champions Japan, Austria, and New Zealand. The Black Princesses are determined to make history and advance beyond the group stage for the first time in their seventh consecutive appearance at this level.
The 11th edition of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup will be held in Colombia from August 31 to September 22, 2024. Fans and supporters are eagerly anticipating how the team will perform on the world stage.
