Ghana to face Argentina in U-17 Women’s World Cup last 16
Black Maidens will face Argentina in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco on Wednesday, 28 October. The Black Maidens secured their place in the knockout stage after beating Canada 2-0 in their final Group C match to finish the group phase with four points. Nana Joe Adarkwa’s […]
The Black Maidens, Ghana's U-17 women's national football team, will encounter Argentina in the Round of 16 during the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco on October 28th. Qualifying for the knockout stage, Ghana secured the position after defeating Canada 2-0 in their final match of Group C, thus finishing with a total of four points.
Faced with challenges early in the tournament, including a 3-0 loss to Norway in their opening game, Ghana demonstrated resilience by staging an impressive comeback to secure a 3-3 draw against Brazil. Their subsequent performance against Canada, a 2-0 win, solidified their qualification to the last 16.
In contrast, Argentina topped their group with a strong campaign, setting the stage for a formidable challenge against the West African side. Despite this, the Black Maidens approach the match with renewed confidence, buoyed by their recovery from the opening defeat and their commendable finish to the group stage. As the stakes are high with a position in the quarter-finals up for grabs, the Black Maidens aim to maintain their momentum and continue their pursuit of success in Morocco.
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