Black Princesses skipper Evelyn Badu has admitted there is a lot of pressure on her and the entire team for the upcoming 2022 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup tournament, which will be hosted in Costa Rica.
Speaking with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) website, Badu mentioned that there is pressure on her because of her exploits in the CAF Women’s Champions League last season.
Badu together with her former team Hasaacas Ladies played in the finals of the Maiden Edition of the CAF Champions League in Egypt, where she emerged as the Top Scorer and Best Player of the tournament.
The Avaldsnes Toppserien midfielder intimated that It would be disastrous for her as a player if she cannot push her team to the highest level.
“I think that is a dream come true and is an achievement for me as captain to qualify the team for Costa Rica U-20 women’s world cup”.
The 19-year-old also applauded positive euphoria in the camp and noted that the players are happy.
“My colleagues and I are ready for the task ahead of us. Two weeks ago, I joined the Black Princess camp, and my colleagues are well-prepared and determined.
I’m happy the FA has organized a camping tour for the Black Princesses, and luckily we will play some international friendlies that will shape us before the tournament.
The Black Princesses have been grouped alongside the United States of America, Japan, and the Netherlands.
The team will play their first match against the United States on 11 August, Japan on 14 August, and their last group match against the Netherlands on 17 August.
Evelyn Badu has been shortlisted for the Best Female Footballer of the Year, the Female Best Player of the Year, and her former club have also been nominated for Club of the Year. The award is scheduled to take place on July 21 in Morocco, Rabat.
Story By: Brent Kojo Amenuvor
