Black Princesses arrive in Bolgota ahead of FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup

The Black Princesses have arrived in Bogotá, Colombia ahead of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.

The team departed Accra Tuesday evening and arrived in the Colombian capital at about 5:45pm (Local time) on Wednesday.

The Colombian Policia welcomed the team to loud cheers and music in a short ceremony at the airport upon arrival.

The team will engage in a couple of international friendly matches before the tournament officially kicks start on August 31, 2024.

The Black Princesses will open their campaign against Austria on September 2 before taking on Japan and New Zealand in the other group E matches.

U-15 Boys team arrives in Israel for prestigious Mondialito tournament

The National U-15 Boys team have arrived in Israel for the prestigious Mondialito invitational tournament, taking place from April 2-6 in Eilat.

This tournament brings together top young footballers from around the world for a high-level competition, promoting cultural exchange and soccer excellence.

Notably, the Mondialito tournament has an impressive track record, with over 1,000 past participants going on to become professional footballers. Ghana’s participation in this tournament underscores the country’s commitment to nurturing young talent and providing opportunities for its youth teams to gain international experience.

The administration has been working tirelessly to provide platforms for its youth teams to excel, and the Mondialito tournament presents a fantastic opportunity for the U-15 team to compete against top-level opposition.

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Premier League: Hearts of Oak aim to end winless run against Nations FC today

Hearts of Oak will aim to end their three-game winless run when they welcome Nations FC to the Tuba Astro Turf on Thursday, April 3, 2025.

Hearts dropped yet another crucial point at Gold Stars FC for the third successive week (W2, D1, L2). They are currently behind Medeama SC in 5th position in the league table with 37 points, having scored 20 and conceded the joint least goals (13).

The Phobians are among the top ten best home performers in the league this season, following four consecutive victories in their last five home fixtures. Aboubakar Ouattara’s men will be desperate to secure all the spoils on Wednesday.

Nations FC have won one, drawn one and suffered three defeats in their last five league matches, having scored the second joint most goals (24) and conceded the second joint least goals (14). They are currently occupying the 5th position in the league table with 36 points after 23 appearances this season.

Kasim Mingle Ocansey’s men are the best away performers in the league despite failing to win any of their previous three consecutive matches away from home (D1, L2). They’ve amassed 18 points from their twelve away games this season and will be keen to continue their magnificent performance away from home on Thursday when they trip to the capital.

Hearts of Oak have played Nations FC once at home in the league since the Abrankese lads gained promotion into the Premier League last season with the game ending in a 2-0 victory for Hearts of Oak.