Ghana’s U20 Women’s national team coach, Yussif Basigi, has advised his players to exercise caution with their tackles after a 2-2 draw against South Korea in a pre-tournament friendly. The Black Princesses conceded two penalties during the match, which cost them a potential victory.

While Basigi expressed satisfaction with the team’s overall performance, especially after their goalless draw against Mexico in a previous friendly, he emphasized the importance of avoiding reckless tackles to prevent giving away penalties. He highlighted the need to be mindful of referees’ tendencies to protect players during matches.

“We are ready for the tournament, and all that we were looking for in the team, we have seen it,” Basigi stated. “Conceding two penalties is a concern, but it gives us a fair idea of what to expect in the main tournament.”

Currently, in Colombia preparing for the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, the Black Princesses will begin their campaign in Group E with a match against Austria on September 2, followed by games against New Zealand and Japan.

In related news, Stella Nyamekye has been appointed as the team’s new captain. The Black Princesses aim to build on their promising pre-tournament performances as they approach the competition.