Ghana’s Black Princesses U20 team have reportedly been involved in a tense situation after qualifying for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland, with players said to be refusing to leave their hotel over unpaid allowances from recent qualifying matches.
According to reports, the players of the national women’s under-20 team are demanding payment of outstanding allowances following their successful qualification campaign.
The team, however, is yet to receive official communication resolving the issue, leading to frustration within the camp.
The Black Princesses secured their place at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after a strong qualifying run, continuing Ghana’s tradition of competing at the highest level of women’s youth football.
The achievement was expected to be a moment of celebration, but the current situation has shifted attention away from their sporting success.
The issue highlights long-standing concerns in Ghana football about delays in payment of bonuses and allowances for national teams.
In several past instances in the women’s team, similar disputes have been reported, often requiring intervention from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) or the Sports Ministry to resolve.
