Black Princesses Coach Yussif Basigi has reiterated that playing high-profile international friendly matches will aid his team’s preparation ahead of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup.
The Black Princesses who are currently in Colombia have played two high profile friendly matches in readiness for the tournament. Ghana drew goalless against Mexico in their first match before drawing 2:2 against South Korea on Tuesday.
“This has been an improved game as compared to the first one. In the game against Mexico, you could tell they were a bit tensed but against South Korea, they played very well looking at how the Koreans play and we were able to hold them if not for the penalty, though it is part of the game” Yussif Basigi told ghanafa.org after the friendly against South Korea.
“Conceding two penalties is a worry but it gives us a fair idea of what to expect in the main tournament because at times referees protect players a lot and so if you are not careful with a little touch, they take a penalty against you”
“It has given us a fair idea of what to do and we will work on that before our next game”
“We are ready for the tournament. All that we were looking for in the team, we have seen it and it has given us hope that this team will live up to expectation” he added.
The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup will kick off in Colombia from Saturday, August 31 – Sunday, September 22, 2024.
Ghana will open their campaign against Austria on Monday, September 2,2024.