The Black Princesses have received integrity training from the Football Association as part of their preparations for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026.

The session was arranged under the integrity requirements for teams taking part in the tournament and focused on the risks players could face both before and during the competition.

Players were briefed on match manipulation, match-fixing, betting and suspicious approaches. The training was intended to help them identify behaviour or requests that could threaten the integrity of the tournament and understand how such concerns should be reported through the appropriate established channels.

The Black Princesses were also reminded that protecting the credibility of the game is an individual responsibility. They were encouraged to uphold the principles of fair play while preparing to represent Ghana at the World Cup.

The education programme forms part of the measures required for participating teams, with the emphasis placed on prevention, awareness and the timely reporting of possible integrity issues. Players were made aware that approaches connected to betting or attempts to influence matches may present a danger to the competition and must not be ignored.

The Football Association’s session comes as the Black Princesses continue their preparations for a demanding group-stage campaign in Poland. Ghana have been placed in Group C alongside Ecuador, Korea Republic and France.

Their tournament will begin against Ecuador on 6 September 2026. The match will be the opening fixture of the Black Princesses’ campaign, before they face Korea Republic and France in the remainder of the group stage.

The squad’s instruction on integrity matters is aimed at ensuring the players understand both the risks surrounding international competition and the standards expected of them as Ghana representatives. Particular attention was given to recognising suspicious approaches and using the correct reporting routes if any concern arises.

With the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 approaching, the Black Princesses are therefore preparing not only for their matches but also for the responsibilities that come with participation in a global tournament.

The Football Association’s training reinforced the need for every player to help preserve fair play and protect the integrity of the competition.