Black Maidens to Face Argentina in U
Ghana's U-17 women's football team, the Black Maidens, secured a spot in the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after defeating Canada 2-0. They are set to face Argentina in the next stage of the tournament.
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The success of youth national teams is a significant indicator of the growth and development of women's sports in the region.
Ghana’s U-17 women’s team, the Black Maidens, will face Argentina in the Round of 16 at the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco after a 2-0 victory over Canada secured them second place in Group C.
Goals from substitutes, Linda Achiaa and Christiana Ashiaku, were all coach Joe Nana Adarkwa’s side needed to seal qualification.
After a highly exciting and action-packed first half that saw Ghana come close to scoring, coach Nana Adarkwa made three substitutions. Priscilla Mensah replaced Cynthia Obinsrewuo, Christiana Ashiaku came on for Sekinatu Amadu, while Achiaa replaced Jessica Appiah Asamoah in the 51st and 64th minutes, respectively.
The introductions changed the face of the game, as substitute Achiaa set Ghana on the path to victory with the opening goal.
She received a pass from fellow substitute, Priscilla Mensah, and slotted the ball home with her first touch, just 35 seconds after coming on.
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