The Black Princesses of Ghana have booked a ticket to the 2024 U-20 Women's World Cup after beating Senegal 5-1 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.With a two-goal advantage in the first leg encounter, Coach Yussif Basigi's side completed the task in style as they rounded up their campaign with a 7-1 aggregate win and an unbeaten record.It was the visitors who opened the scoresheet with an early-minute goal to begin their comeback mission.The Princesses got back into the game right after trailing behind with a high press to keep the defense of the Teranga Lionesses on their toes.AS Far forward, Maafia Nyame managed to grab an equalizer for the Ghanaians in the 18th minute with a superb finish which left the goalkeeper in a state of confusion.With momentum on their side, Ghana dominated play, which led to a distraction in the midfield of the visitors.Beline Nyarko's 23rd minute goal got the homers in the lead as the first 45 minutes ended 2-1.Tracey Twum and Beline Nyarko took the second h alf on another level, tormenting the Senegalese defense with their skillful play.22 minutes into the half, substitute Salamatu Abdulai's sweet turn on two defenders yielded her side a penalty with Twum stepping up as the heroine on the night to complete the task for the Princesses.Ghana's shot-stopper, Afi Amenyaku was a solid rock in between the sticks with her impressive saves.The mission to thrash the visitors continued at the football capital with a breathtaking delivery from Beline Nyarko who registered her brace in the 72nd minute before Abdulai also sealed the scores five minutes after to give her side a 5-1 advantage.The 2024 U-20 Women's World Cup is scheduled for 31 August to 22 September in Columbia.Source: Ghana News Agency
Tuesday, May 19, 2026