End of the road for Black Maidens in 2026 U17 Women’s World Cup
Black Maidens exit the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after a narrow 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Japan in Rabat, Morocco.
Ghana's U-17 Women's World Cup coach Joe Nana Adarkwa expresses pride in his players despite their team's exit from the tournament. The Black Maidens were defeated 1-0 by Japan in the quarter-finals, ending their campaign on Sunday at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat. After falling behind to a goal scored by Nanami Kurita in the 54th minute, Japan maintained their lead to secure the victory and prevent Ghana from advancing to the semi-finals.
Despite the loss, Adarkwa acknowledges the effort and determination of his team and believes they gave their best. The coach assures that the team will return home, work harder, and look forward to another chance at the international level. He declares, "We did our best, but we're happy at the end of the journey. We didn't give up.
We're proud of ourselves, and I'm proud of that. We go back home, work harder, and see what happens. We'll be here next year."
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