GFA President visits Black Princesses in Poland, backs team to make history
CAF 2nd Vice President and President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has visited the Black Princesses in Poland ahead of their opening game at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The GFA President, who watched the team’s training session, assured the players of the Association’s full support and backed them to make … The post GFA President visits Black Princesses in…
Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, 2nd Vice President and President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), recently visited the Black Princesses, a women's football team from Poland, just before their opening match at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. During his visit, Simeon-Okraku watched the team train and expressed his full support for their cause.
He expressed confidence in the team's ability to qualify from the group stage for the first time in their history and encouraged them to make their predecessors proud. Simeon-Okraku spoke highly of the players' dedication and patience throughout their preparations, asserting that their efforts would be duly rewarded on the field.
He highlighted Ghana's capabilities to outplay their opponents - Ecuador, Korea Republic, and France - and affirmed that the team is ready for the challenge. Simeon-Okraku also challenged the final squad to bring pride back to those who were part of the team but did not make the final roster. The GFA President joined the team at their training ground, alongside Chief of Staff at the GFA, Michael Osekre, and President of Dreams FC, Jiji Alifoe.
The Black Princesses are set to kick off their campaign against Ecuador on September 6, 2026, followed by matches against Korea Republic and France.
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