U-17 WWC: Black Maidens fight back to hold Brazil in six-goal thriller
Black Maidens produced a spirited performance to earn a 3-3 draw against Brazil in their second match at the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup on Wednesday. The encounter at the Mohammed V Stadium saw Ghana come from behind twice before Priscilla Mensah scored a late equaliser to rescue a point. The Black Maidens went […]
In a thrilling 3-3 draw, the Black Maidens of Ghana fought back against Brazil in the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup. The match, held at the Mohammed V Stadium, saw Ghana come from behind twice before Priscilla Mensah scored a late equalizer. The Black Maidens started slowly, trailing Brazil 1-0 after Nicolly’s goal in the seventh minute.
However, they responded with goals from Rafia Osman and Gloria Ameaa to take a 2-1 lead. Brazil equalized through Kaillany Rafinah, and Ghana resumed the match determined to recover. In the 85th minute, Mensah scored the crucial goal, securing a point for Ghana and their first in the tournament. Despite the draw, Ghana remains at the bottom of Group C and must now focus on their final group-stage match against Canada.
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