Ghana’s U15 girls’ team, the Black Damsels, are gearing up to defend their title at the CAF African Schools Football Championship finals in Maputo, Mozambique, from April 2 to 10, 2026.
Renowned for their flair and fighting spirit, the defending champions enter the tournament determined to maintain their dominance on the continental stage. Since its inception, the CAF-organised competition has become a vital avenue for nurturing young talent and strengthening grassroots football across Africa.
Ghana achieved a historic milestone with the Black Damsels’ prior victory, which improved the nation’s reputation in women’s youth football and shown a strong dedication to nurturing future potential. The team was created through a partnership between the Ghana Education Service and the Ghana Football Association, and it has undergone rigorous training that combines mental toughness with technical skill.
But the champs have a difficult task ahead of them, with strong rivals from all over the continent ready to overthrow them and test the youthful team.
Driven by self-control, tenacity, and patriotism, Ghana’s Black Damsels are determined to reassert their dominance and confirm their status as the benchmark for schools’ football in Africa.