2026 U17 WWC: Black Maidens book knockout spot with win over Canada
The Black Maidens defeated Canada 2-0 in their final group game of the tournament to finish second in Group C after a troubling start to the tournament.
Ghana secured their place in the knockout stages of the ongoing U-17 Women’s World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Canada in their final group game. The Black Maidens, led by Nana Joe Adarkwa, entered the match knowing that a win was enough to advance. Despite a promising start, Ghana struggled to find the back of the net during the first 45 minutes, only managing 13 attempts on target.
In the second half, captain Gloria Ameaa and Jessica Appiah nearly broke the deadlock but failed to convert their chances. Adarkwa made substitutions midway through the second half, bringing on Linda Achiaa and Christiana Ashiaku. Achiaa scored within minutes of coming on, with the ball deflected off the crossbar, while Ashiaku added a second goal with a brilliant lob over the goalkeeper.
Ghana finished the group stage in second place with four points, trailing Brazil who accumulated seven points from their three games. This win marks Ghana's return to the U-17 Women’s World Cup stage after a two-edition ban.
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