(Ghana's Black Princesses)

Ghanian head coach Yusif Basigi has announced his final 21-player squad for next month's FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in France.

 The squad which consists of 3 goalkeepers, 8 defenders, 6 midfielders and 5 strikers will defend the colours of the country when the competition is played between August 5 to 24.

The Black Princesses as they are nicknamed will be without injured top-striker Priscilla Adubea as Basigi's side are hit with a major blow.

However, the duo of Sandra Owusu-Ansah and Ernestina Abambila will need to stand tall and be counted as the Princesses seek to reach at least a maiden quarterfinals stage.

Black Princesses' final squad:

 Goalkeepers: Annan Martha, Agyemang Esther and McCarthy Kerrie.

Defenders: Agbonadzi Shine, Asamoah Joyce, Asuako Philicity, Hagan Cecilia, Tweneboah Justice, Amoako Linda, Anane Belinda, Badu Evelyn

Midfielders: Anokye Olivia, Agyemang Adu, Asantewaa Grace, Acheampong Grace, Abambila Ernestina.

Forwards: Sandra Owusu Ansah, Rafia Alhassan, Obeng Helena, Anima Ruth, Patience Peterson.

(Nigeria's Falconets)

In the same vein, coach Christopher Danjuma released a strong Nigerian squad which sees joint-top scorer Rasheedat Ajibade and Anam Imo on the list.

Nigeria who will be making her ninth straight appearance at the world cup finals, also have on their books Famuditi, Oluwakemi, Ogbonna Glory and Nnadozie Chiamaka.

The ever-present Falconets have graced the final of the U20 World Cup twice in 2010 and 2014, losing to perennial rivals Germany on both occasions.

Nigeria's Falconets' final squad:

Goalkeepers: Akarekor Rita, Okeke Onyinyechukwu, Nnadozie Chiamaka.

Defenders: Sunday Opeyemi, Ezekiel Blessing, Ogbonna Glory, Famuditi Oluwakemi, Duru Joy, Ologbosere Mary.

Midfielders: Saheed Adebisi, Saiki Mary, Ucheibe Christy, Efih Peace, Amoo Bashirat, Igboamalu Grace, Odueke Taibat.

Forwards: Ajibade Rasheedat, Monday Gift, Imo Anam, Okeke Chidinma, Bello Aishat.