Black Princesses Take a Giant Step Towards World Cup in Costa Rica After Ethiopia Win

• Ghana's Black Princesses are close to making another appearance at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in Costa Rica
• The Black Princesses secured a big win in Addis Ababa against Ethiopia ahead of the second leg in Ghana in a fortnight time
• The Black Princesses have been at the last five editions of the FIFA Women's World Cup and will make it a sixth appearance if they get an aggregate win

The Black Princesses of Ghana are on the verge of another World Cup appearance after defeating Ethiopia in the first leg of the final round of qualifiers.

The Ghana U20 team recorded a 3-0 victory in Addis Ababa to ensure they are in charge ahead of the second leg in a fortnight time.

In photos posted on Twitter, spotted by Sports Brief, the players and technical team are seen celebrating the victory.

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Ghana got off to a good start in Addis Ababa when Salamatu Abulai broke the deadlock at the half hour mark. The striker then doubled the lead eight minutes later.

Just before half time, Cecilia Nyama made it 3-0, and the Black Princesses held on to the lead, ensuring the second leg becomes an easier task.

Ghana has been to the last five FIFA U20 Women's World Cup, and an aggregate win against Ethiopia will make it six consecutive appearances.

The FIFA U20 Women's World Cup will be held in Costa Rica in August this year.

Black Princesses in Ethiopia for World Cup qualifier

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that the female U20 team of Ghana, the Black Princesses are hoping to finish off their World Cup qualifiers in grand style by beating Ethiopia.

The team led by Coach Ben Fokuo left Accra on Friday to Addis Ababa for the final round of qualifier against East Africans.

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In photos posted on Twitter, sighted by Sports Brief, the team were spotted leaving the Kotoka International Airport for the clash with Ethiopia.

Ghana U20 coach Karim Zito reveals why players don't honour Black Stars invite

Coach of Ghana's U20 national team, Karim Zito has pointed out the media's lack of confidence in players invited to the national team as one of the reasons for their refusal to honour call ups.

Several Ghanaian players have turned down invitations for international assignments in recent times, with the likes of Mohammed Salisu and Felix Afena-Gyan coming to the fore.

Karim Zito, who led the Black Satellites to AFCON U20 triumph, also disclosed that insults is another huge factor that deters the players.