Ghana’s Black Princesses produced an impressive performance to defeat South Korea 3-1 in their second group-stage match, putting themselves in a strong position to advance to the knockout stage.
The victory is a major boost for the Ghana U-20 women’s national team, who will now turn their attention to their final group match against France on September 12, 2026.
Black Princesses Dominate South Korea
The Black Princesses started the game with attacking intent and created an early opportunity through Agnes Yeboah, but her effort was well saved by the South Korean goalkeeper.
Ghana continued to push for the opening goal before the break, but the team could not find the breakthrough as both sides went into half-time with the score still 0-0.
Sarah Nyarko Breaks the Deadlock
The Black Princesses returned from the break with renewed determination and finally opened the scoring in the 52nd minute.
Sarah Nyarko produced a superb long-range strike to give Ghana a 1-0 lead and put the team firmly in control of the encounter.
Just three minutes later, Ghana doubled its advantage through Ivy Osei Owusu.
The midfielder produced an excellent individual effort down the right flank before calmly chipping the ball over the South Korean goalkeeper to make it 2-0.
Ruth Amponsah Seals Ghana’s Victory
Ghana continued to control proceedings and added a third goal in the 84th minute.
Substitute Ruth Amponsah finished off a well-worked team move that began from the centre-half, giving the Black Princesses a commanding 3-0 lead.
South Korea managed to score a consolation goal in added time, but the late effort was not enough to change the outcome.
The Black Princesses held on to secure an emphatic 3-1 victory over South Korea.
Black Princesses Turn Attention to France
The important win has strengthened Ghana’s hopes of progressing to the next stage of the competition.
The Black Princesses will now prepare for their decisive final group game against France on September 12, 2026.
Ghana will be aiming for another positive result as it seeks to secure a place in the knockout stage and potentially achieve a historic milestone in the tournament.
The impressive victory over South Korea has given the Black Princesses renewed confidence as they chase qualification and continue their campaign on the international stage.
Source: newsthemegh.com