{
  "id": 14731529,
  "title": "Black Maidens arrive in Rabat for U-17 Women’s World Cup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/black-maidens-arrive-in-rabat-for-u-17-womens-world-cup",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-15T15:21:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/black-maidens-arrive-in-rabat-for-u-17-womens-world-cup/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Black Maidens, the national U-17 female football team, have arrived in Rabat ahead of their participation in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Following their pre-camp stay in Casablanca, the team is set to kick off their Group C matches against Norway on Sunday, October 18, at the Mohammed VI Football Complex. Subsequent matches include a clash with Brazil on Thursday, October 22, and a final group stage game against Canada on Saturday, October 24. The squad underwent rigorous two-week training in Casablanca, with their technical team assessing their readiness through two international friendlies against China and Kenya. The Black Maidens are making a return to the global stage after a one-year hiatus, aiming to capitalize on their impressive past performance, which includes a bronze medal in 2012 and three quarter-final appearances. Training is scheduled to begin in Rabat on Wednesday, as the team finalizes preparations for their opening match against Norway.",
  "summary": "The national U-17 female team, the Black Maidens, have arrived in Rabat from their pre-camp base in Casablanca to begin their campaign at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The team will open their Group C fixtures against Norway on Sunday, October 18, at the Mohammed VI Football Complex. They will then face Brazil … The post Black Maidens arrive in Rabat for U-17 Women’s World Cup appeared…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
        "title": "Canada’s women ready for rugby World Cup final rematch against England in Toronto",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/canadas-women-ready-for-rugby-world-cup-final-rematch-against-england",
        "published": "2026-10-15T18:14:57.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}