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Black Princesses leave for France

Black Princesses left Accra for Paris ahead of the U-20 women's World Cup

The Black Princesses of Ghana have departed Accra for Paris ahead of the FIFA U-20 Womens World Cup in France next month.

The Technical Team members alongside staff of the Sports Ministry accompanied the players to France. The Black Princesses are set to continue with their preparations ahead of their open match against host France when they finally arrive at their resident city Vannes.

READ ALSO: Anas’ exposé triggers corruption in CAF The Black Princesses will go into this tournament with little preparation as all plans of a preparation tour to Spain were curtailed due to difficulties in acquiring visas for some players. However, coach Basigi, who announced his 21 member squad for the Championship last week is confident with the preparations of the team so far.  The team will miss forward Priscilla Adubea due to injury but Captain Rafia Alhassan and her charges will want to defy all odds to make history in France by progressing from the group stages.

READ ALSO:Black Princesses top striker to miss Women's World Cup The Black Princesses are in group A together with host France, Netherlands and New Zealand.The tournament begins on August 5th and ends on August 24th.

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