Head coach of the Black Princesses, Ben Fokuo, says he looks forward to winning his opening game at the U-20 Women's World to be staged in Costa Rica next month.
On August 11, the Black Princesses will play the USA in their opening encounter at the Estadio Alejandro Morera, followed by matches against the Netherlands and Japan.
The team have been preparing for the tournament which will kick start on August 10, for some time now and left Ghana last night to wrap up their preparations in France.
Speaking to Accra-based Happy FM, Fokuo revealed his plans ahead of the global showpiece.
"Looking at our group it is very difficult because of our opponents who are currently ahead of us. This is a new year and we know we can also compete and perform against them," he said.
“We are really prepared to face our opponents. All the countries are strong and tough so we have to work hard.
"My target is to win my first game against the USA. If you win the first game it gives you a lot of motivation."
The Princesses will be looking to make it out of the group stage for the first time in their sixth appearance after failing in all previous five attempts.
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