2026 U-17 WWC: Black Maidens unveils 21-player squad for competition in Morocco
Adding to the excitement, three U15 talents - Christiana Ashiaku, Mavis Koah and Belinda Kpentey - have successfully transitioned to the U17 side, bringing fresh energy to the team.
Ghana's U-17 Women's National Team, known as the Black Maidens, are preparing for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026 in Morocco. The team's Group C fixtures have been announced, with their opening match scheduled against Norway on October 18th at 18:00 GMT at the Mohammed VI Football Complex – Pitch 3. Following that, Ghana will face Brazil on October 22nd at the same venue and time, before concluding their group stage against Canada on October 24th at Pitch 1, also at 15:00 GMT.
The Black Maidens arrived in Morocco in early October to commence a two-week training camp in Casablanca, with the technical team closely monitoring the players' readiness. During their preparations, the team participated in two international friendlies, losing 3-0 to China but overcoming the setback with a 2-1 victory over Kenya on October 14th.
The U-17 Women’s World Cup return is a significant moment for the Black Maidens, as they aim to capitalize on their impressive past performances in the tournament, which include a bronze medal in 2012 and three quarter-final appearances.
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