Source: Justice Adusi Poku
Ghana’s Ghana U-20 women’s national team staged an impressive comeback to defeat Uganda U-20 women’s national team 2-1 in the first leg of the final round of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Coach Charles Sampson’s side began strongly, dominating possession and creating early chances in front of their home supporters. However, it was Uganda who broke the deadlock in the 33rd minute, as captain Agnes Nabukenya capitalised on a defensive lapse to put the visitors ahead.
Ghana responded with increased urgency, with Margret Agyapomaa and Agnes Yeboah both going close, but Ugandan goalkeeper Lillian Nakiirya produced key saves to preserve the lead before halftime.
The hosts found their equaliser ten minutes into the second half when substitute Priscilla Mensah headed home from a well-delivered cross by Jessica Appiah Asamoah.
With momentum on their side, the Black Princesses pushed forward and were rewarded when another substitute, Latifa Abesik, struck the winning goal to seal a vital first-leg advantage.
“I’m happy that we came back from a goal down to secure a win at home,” Coach Sampson said after the match, adding that his team would regroup and prepare thoroughly for the return leg.
The decisive second leg is scheduled for May 9, 2026, at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru, near Kampala. The winner over two legs will move a step closer to securing one of Africa’s two slots at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland later this year.
