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  "id": 5538198,
  "title": "I’m honoured to play at my second U-20 Women’s World Cup – Alex Tay",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/im-honoured-to-play-at-my-second-u-20-womens-world-cup-alex-tay",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T10:51:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/im-honoured-to-play-at-my-second-u-20-womens-world-cup-alex-tay/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Defender Alexandra Tay expressed her honor at being selected for Ghana's national team for the upcoming U-20 Women’s World Cup, scheduled to take place in Poland. Tay was part of the team that participated in the 2024 edition held in Colombia. The Black Princesses, led by coach Charles Sampson, are aiming to progress beyond the group stage for the first time in the tournament. Tay shared her enthusiasm during a recent conversation, stating that the team's motivation is strong and that they are eager to compete in Poland. She emphasized the significance of focusing on each match individually, as they prepare for their opening match against Ecuador on Sunday, followed by games against South Korea and France. Tay also reflected on her previous experience at the 2024 U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia, highlighting how it underscored the importance of concentrating on each game. Tay previously represented Ghana in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, further showcasing her dedication to the sport.",
  "summary": "The centre-back was part of the national team which played in the last World Cup two years ago in Colombia.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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