2026 U-17 WWC: Black Maidens lose to China in pre-tournament friendly
The Black Maidens lost 3-0 against China in Casablanca, with the game being played at the Moulay Rachid Stadium.
Ghana's U-17 Women's National team, known as the Black Maidens, suffered a 3-0 loss to China in a pre-tournament friendly match during their stay in Morocco ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The game took place at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca. The Chinese team dominated from the start, scoring one goal in the first half and two more in the second half to secure their victory.
The Black Maidens, who arrived in Morocco on October 5 after leaving Accra, had only one training session before facing China. This friendly match is part of the team's pre-camping tournament as they prepare to return to the global stage for the World Cup after a two-edition ban. The Black Maidens are expected to play additional friendly matches prior to the competition, which kicks off on October 17.
Ghana has been assigned to Group C, where they will face Norway, Brazil, and Canada in their group fixtures.
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