Ghana U-20 women’s head coach Charles Sampson has revealed that preparations for the upcoming FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier against South Africa are progressing ahead of schedule.

The Black Princesses, aiming for their eighth consecutive World Cup appearance, are building momentum following a 4-0 aggregate victory over Tunisia in the second round of qualifiers.

“Preparations are going really well. It’s very impressive—there are some new faces, and the players already seem to know each other, so strong relationships are forming,” Sampson said.

The squad opened camp in Accra during the first week of January, with several players still to join. As more members arrive, Sampson plans to focus on refining tactics and improving team cohesion.

The blend of experienced campaigners and promising newcomers has left the coaching staff optimistic about the squad’s readiness ahead of the two-legged qualifier. Ghana will host South Africa in the first leg between February 6–8, 2026, before traveling for the return leg scheduled for February 12–14.