Black Princesses head coach Charles Sampson says he is confident Ghana will defeat Uganda and secure qualification to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
Ghana will host Uganda at the Accra Sports Stadium in the first leg of the final qualifying round, with Sampson insisting his side is fully prepared for the crucial encounter.
“Preparation has been good. We’ve had a lot of time in Prampram because we’ve been in camp since the end of March, so we can’t complain. It’s been really good. We’ve been looking forward to this fixture against Uganda. Now the time has come, so we just have to go out and deliver,” he said.
The coach acknowledged the challenge Uganda will pose but stressed that Ghana’s focus remains firmly on securing a place at the World Cup.
“At this moment, it doesn’t matter who the opponent is. We’re in the last round to qualify for the World Cup. Uganda, unfortunately or fortunately, have never been to the World Cup, so of course they have nothing to lose. They’re coming with enthusiasm and want that ticket. Our aim is to go to the World Cup. So, it’s about who wants it more and who has the better day.”
Sampson also revealed that new additions to the squad have strengthened competition within the team following the departure of some players.
“We’ve brought in new faces to replace those we’ve lost. We’ve built the team, and we are where we are today — ready for the task.”
“Fortunately for us, the new players in this camp have increased the level of competition and brought in quality. That’s exactly what we’re looking for. You can see the team has taken a step up from the previous one.”
The Black Princesses coach also spoke about the absence of key player Comfort, who was unavailable due to club commitments.
“It’s always worrying. Comfort is an important player. We wanted her here, but unfortunately, we couldn’t get her because of her club. We tried, but it didn’t work since it wasn’t a FIFA window. Regardless, we have a strong team to go all out and get maximum points against Uganda,” he added.
Ghana will face Uganda at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, May 3, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 15:30 GMT.
