The Ghana Black Princesses have received integrity training from the Football Association as part of their preparations for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026.
The session was delivered under the tournament’s integrity requirements for participating teams. It focused on the risks players may face both before and during the competition.
Players were briefed on match manipulation and match-fixing, betting, and suspicious approaches. The training was designed to help them recognize behavior or requests that could threaten the integrity of the tournament, and to understand how concerns should be reported through the appropriate established channels.
The Black Princesses were also reminded that protecting the credibility of the game is an individual responsibility. They were encouraged to uphold the principles of fair play as they prepare to represent Ghana at the World Cup.
The education programme forms part of the measures required for participation, with an emphasis on prevention, awareness, and the timely reporting of possible integrity issues. Players were made clear that any approaches linked to betting or attempts to influence matches are dangerous to the competition and must never be ignored.
The Football Association’s training comes as the Black Princesses continue preparations for a demanding group-stage campaign in Poland. Ghana have been placed in Group C alongside Ecuador, Korea Republic, and France.
Their tournament begins against Ecuador on 6 September 2026, with that match serving as the opening fixture of Ghana’s campaign. The Black Princesses will then face Korea Republic and France in the remainder of the group stage.
Overall, the squad’s integrity instruction is aimed at ensuring players understand both the risks associated with international competition and the standards expected of them as Ghana representatives. Particular emphasis was placed on recognizing suspicious approaches and using the correct reporting routes if any concern arises.
With the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 approaching, the Black Princesses are therefore preparing not only for their matches, but also for the responsibilities that come with participating in a global tournament.
The Football Association’s session reinforced the message that every player has a role to play in preserving fair play and protecting the integrity of the competition.
