Carrying a 2-1 lead from the first leg in Accra, the Black Princesses faced a determined Ugandan side that was eager to overturn the deficit on home soil. The match began with both teams testing each other's resolve in a cagey first half. Uganda, backed by a vocal home crowd, pushed aggressively for an early goal, but the Ghanaian defense, led by captain Comfort Yeboah, remained disciplined and composed under pressure.
The breakthrough for Ghana came in the 38th minute against the run of play. Stella Nyamekye, a consistent standout throughout the qualifying campaign, found space on the edge of the box and unleashed a precise low strike that beat the Ugandan goalkeeper. The goal gave Ghana a crucial cushion and forced the hosts to search for at least two goals to stay in the contest.
The second half saw a spirited resurgence from the Queen Cranes. Uganda finally found a way through in the 67th minute when Agnes Nabukenya capitalised on a loose ball in the penalty area to level the scores on the night. The equalizer set up a tense final twenty minutes as Uganda threw everything forward in search of another goal that would have sent the tie into a penalty shootout.
Ghana’s tactical maturity was on full display in the closing stages. Manager Charles Sampson introduced fresh legs to stabilize the midfield and successfully frustrated Uganda's attacking maneuvers. Despite several close calls during stoppage time, the Black Princesses held firm until the final whistle, sparking celebrations as they clinched their eighth consecutive World Cup berth.
With qualification now secured, Ghana joins Nigeria as the early African representatives confirmed for the global showpiece. The 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup is scheduled to take place in Poland from September 5 to September 27. Having dominated the continental qualifiers, the Black Princesses will now turn their focus to the world stage, where they aim to surpass their previous group-stage exits and make a historic run in Eastern Europe.