Black Princesses refuse to leave camp over Unpaid Allowances
Ghana’s U20 women’s national team, the Black Princesses, are reportedly refusing to leave their training camp in Accra following delays in the payment of allowances owed to players after their successful qualification for the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup.
The team secured their place at the tournament in Poland after edging Uganda 3-2 on aggregate in the final round of qualifiers, continuing Ghana’s impressive record of qualifying for the competition for an eighth consecutive time.
However, celebrations surrounding the achievement have reportedly been overshadowed by concerns over unpaid per diems linked to both the Uganda qualifier and an earlier qualifying tie against South Africa.
Sources close to the team say several players have remained at their hotel over fears that discussions surrounding the unpaid money could stall once the squad disperses.
Coach Charles Sampson guided the Black Princesses through a demanding qualification campaign, beginning with a two-legged encounter against South Africa in February before the decisive clash against Uganda this month.
Reports indicate that while the players received stipends from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) upon their return to Accra, outstanding payments are yet to be settled.
Neither the GFA nor officials from the Ministry of Sports have publicly commented on the reports.
The situation has once again drawn attention to the welfare and financial conditions of athletes representing Ghana at international level, despite the team’s continued success on the continental stage.
The 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup is scheduled to take place in Poland.
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