Ghana’s Black Princesses are gearing up for a crucial showdown against Nigeria’s Falconets in the final of the 2025 WAFU B U20 Girls Cup, with head coach Charles Sampson expressing confidence and tactical readiness ahead of the clash.

The final kicks off at 09:00 GMT on Tuesday, November 11, and marks a rematch of their earlier group-stage meeting, which ended in a 3–1 defeat for Ghana.

Coach’s Pre-Match Remarks

“Nigeria has a bit of an edge over us because they've had a rest in between… but we're also out to win against them today.”

Sampson acknowledged the physical advantage Nigeria may hold but emphasized his team’s mental preparation and tactical adjustments.

“We’ve identified some strengths of Nigeria… and we’ll try to capitalize on them. It’s a good test for our players’ maturity and execution.”

Tactical Focus


  • Studied Nigeria’s play for strategic countermeasures

  • Emphasis on player maturity and instruction uptake

  • Adjustments from the previous 3–1 defeat to fuel redemption
What’s at Stake

Victory would mark a major milestone for the Black Princesses, reinforcing Ghana’s rising status in women’s youth football and setting the tone for future continental campaigns.