Ghana’s U-20 women’s national team, the Black Princesses, are yet to receive their per diems from their last FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying matches against Tunisia.

The Princesses secured an emphatic 4-0 aggregate victory over the North Africans to advance to the next round of the qualifiers. However, despite their impressive showing, the players and technical team remain unpaid for their efforts.

Earlier this month, the Minister of Sports and Recreation acknowledged the delay, assuring that the payments would be processed soon. But weeks on, the team is still awaiting the funds.

According to Joy Sports sources, the players received GHS 500 stipend each from the Ghana Football Association as a way to offset the financial burden on them during the national assignment.

Despite assurances from the Technical Director at the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, Betty Krosbi Mensah, that all allowances and per diems have been paid, members of the playing body and technical team say they are yet to receive the funds.

The situation has raised questions among sections of the football fraternity, especially as the senior men’s team, the Black Stars, have already received their per diems and bonuses following their recent victories over the Central African Republic and Comoros in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

The Black Princesses are expected to resume camp in the coming weeks as preparations continue for the next phase of the World Cup qualifiers.

Ghana will face South Africa in February in the third round of the competition.

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Heart of Lions’ Head Coach, Bashir Hayford, has been adjudged NASCO Coach of the Month for September following his exceptional leadership and tactical excellence on the touchline.

The experienced coach guided his side through a flawless month, during which they remained unbeaten, securing three remarkable victories. Under his stewardship, Heart of Lions demonstrated resilience and consistency, displaying one of the best all-round performances in the league during the month.

Coach Bashir’s team scored a joint league-high six goals and conceded just one, a record reflecting both attacking efficiency and defensive discipline. His tactical awareness and ability to get the best out of his players played a pivotal role in Heart of Lions’ strong start to the campaign.

His outstanding performance saw him beat two highly respected contenders — Mas-Ud Didi Dramani of Hearts of Oak and Nurudeen Amadu, the 2023/24 league-winning coach of Karela United — to claim the top honour.

A closer look at his results for the month paints a clear picture of his influence and effectiveness. The Lions opened their season with a hard-fought 1–0 win over Dreams FC at Kpando, setting the tone for the weeks ahead.

They followed up with a dominant 4–1 away victory against Eleven Wonders, showcasing their attacking prowess and composure on the road. To cap off an impressive month, they recorded another narrow but crucial 1–0 home win over Bechem United, maintaining their unbeaten run.

For his outstanding achievements and tactical brilliance throughout September, Coach Bashir Hayford will be rewarded with a 43-inch NASCO digital satellite television and a NASCO double-door refrigerator.

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