The Ministry of Youth and Sports has applauded Ghana's female U-20 women's team for qualifying to the 2018 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup to be hosted in France.

Yusif Basigi and his ladies recorded a 4 – 1 aggregate win over Cameroon on Saturday, 27 January, at the Cape Coast Stadium to book their ticket for the upcoming World Cup.

In a statement signed by Elvis Adjei-Baah, Communications Manager of the ministry, the government expressed confidence that the Princesses will make Ghana proud at the World Cup.

Below is the full statement:

The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MOYS) on behalf of the Government and the people of Ghana congratulates the national U-20 women's football team, the Black Princesses and the technical handlers for qualifying to this year's FIFA U-20 World Cup in France.

The Ministry remains confident in the capacity of the Black Princesses and other national teams to make their nation and themselves proud. We encourage them to remain focused and determined.

While celebrating this emphatic qualification, we wish to assure you of government's fullest commitment and support towards the team's preparation for the tournament in August in France.

Also MOYS acknowledges the huge role played by the First Lady Mrs Rebecca Akuffo-Addo in motivating the players and mobilising support on the match day.

The Black Princesses will know their group opponents on March 8, 2018.