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Black Maidens

Also known as: the Maidens · Black Maidens Ghana

Ghana's U-17 women's national football team that qualified for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup by defeating Senegal on penalties.

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  1. July 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    The Buem MP revealed that the affected teams include the Black Queens, Black Stars, Black Princesses, Black Satellites and the Black Maidens.

    Sports Minister Confirms Outstanding Bonuses For National Teams
  3. Daily Guide

    Black Maidens Ghana’s Black Maidens have booked their place at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating Senegal 7-6 on penalties in a thrilling final qualifying match at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday.

    Black Maidens Qualify For 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
  4. Joy Online

    The Black Maidens beat the Senegalese side on penalties, claiming a 7-6 victory after playing out a 2-2 draw on aggregate in 180 minutes.

    Black Maidens seal U-17 Women’s World Cup qualification after shootout win over Senegal
  5. Daily Guide

    Former Black Stars captain, Andre Ayew, paid a surprise visit to the Black Maidens’ training camp, boosting the team’s morale ahead of their decisive FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Senegal.

    Ayew Inspires Black Maidens Ahead Of World Cup Qualifier Against Senegal
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    Former Black Stars captain, Andre Dede Ayew made a surprise appearance at the Black Maidens’ camp on Friday, delivering a powerful pep talk ahead of their make-or-break FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Senegal.

    Andre Ayew fires Black Maidens up ahead of Senegal decider
  7. Joy Online

    The Black Maidens salvaged a 1-1 stalemate late in the game after going down in the first half of the encounter.

    2026 U17 WWCQ: Black Maidens snatch late draw in first leg against Senegal
  8. Daily Guide

    Black Maidens before departure Ghana’s Black Maidens have departed Accra for Dakar, Senegal, ahead of their decisive first-leg clash in the final qualifying round for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

    Black Maidens Leave For Senegal Ahead Of Crucial World Cup Qualifier
  9. Joy Online

    The Black Maidens will face Senegal as they chase a return to the global stage after serving a two-edition ban from the Confederation of African Football.

    2026 U17 WWCQ: Black Maidens arrive in Dakar ahead of Senegal qualifier
  10. June 2026
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    The Black Maidens have departed Accra for Dakar, Senegal, ahead of their crucial final qualifying round first-leg clash for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

    Black Maidens depart Accra for Dakar ahead of final FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier
  12. Daily Guide

    Black Maidens brace for Senegal challenge Black Maidens are gearing up for the final round on the road to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup as the team face Senegal in a highly anticipated qualifier on Friday, July 3, 2026.

    Black Maidens brace for Senegal challenge
Sport

Sports Minister Acknowledges Outstanding Bonuses for National Teams

The News

Sports Minister Kofi Adams confirmed that Ghana's Black Queens, Black Princesses, Black Satellites, and Black Maidens are owed outstanding winning and qualification bonuses, while the Black Stars have had their 2023–2025 qualifying bonuses cleared ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The government is working to settle the arrears, with delays partly attributed to new Sports Act provisions requiring percentage deductions for a national sports development fund.

24 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 24 July

  1. Sports Minister Acknowledges Outstanding Bonuses for National Teams

    Sports Minister Kofi Adams confirmed that Ghana's Black Queens, Black Princesses, Black Satellites, and Black Maidens are owed outstanding winning and qualification bonuses, while the Black Stars have had their 2023–2025 qualifying bonuses cleared ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The government is working to settle the arrears, with delays partly attributed to new Sports Act provisions requiring percentage deductions for a national sports development fund.

    24 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 13 July

  1. Black Maidens qualify for 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

    Ghana's Black Maidens defeated Senegal 7-6 on penalties in the final qualifying match at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday to secure a place at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco, with the second leg ending 1-1 and the overall tie finishing 2-2.

    13 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Saturday 11 July

  1. Black Maidens qualify for 2026 U-17 World Cup via penalty shootout

    Ghana's U-17 women's football team qualified for the 2026 World Cup by defeating Senegal on penalties with a 7-6 victory after a 2-2 aggregate draw, including a 1-1 draw in the first leg and a 1-1 result in the return fixture at the Accra Sports Stadium.

    11 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 10 July

  1. Ayew visits Black Maidens before World Cup qualifier

    Former Black Stars captain André Ayew visited the Black Maidens' training camp to boost morale ahead of their FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifier return leg against Senegal on Saturday at the Accra Sports Stadium, urging the young players to seize the opportunity and represent Ghana with pride.

    10 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 9 July

  1. Andre Ayew motivates Black Maidens before Senegal World Cup qualifier

    Former Black Stars captain Andre Ayew visited the Black Maidens' camp on Friday to deliver a pep talk ahead of their decisive FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifier return leg against Senegal on Saturday at the Accra Sports Stadium. He urged the young players to play with courage, discipline and belief, reminding them that a win will secure Ghana's place at the 2026 tournament.

    9 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Saturday 4 July

  1. Black Maidens draw with Senegal in U-17 World Cup qualifier

    Ghana's U-17 women's team drew 1-1 with Senegal in the first leg of their 2026 World Cup qualifier in Dakar, coming from behind with a goal from substitute Benedicta Nketiah Danso in the 76th minute. The return fixture will be held in Accra next week.

    4 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Ghana Black Maidens depart for World Cup qualifier against Senegal

    Ghana's Black Maidens have left Accra for Dakar to play a decisive first-leg final qualifying match against Senegal for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. A 24-player squad aims to secure a positive result in the away fixture, with victory in the two-legged tie earning a place at the tournament.

    1 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Black Maidens arrive in Dakar for Senegal World Cup qualifier

    Ghana's U-17 female national team have arrived in Dakar ahead of the first leg of their final 2026 Women's World Cup Qualifiers against Senegal on Friday, July 4. The Black Maidens are seeking to return to the global stage after a two-edition ban from the Confederation of African Football.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Black Maidens depart for Dakar, World Cup qualifier

    Ghana's Black Maidens have departed Accra for Dakar, Senegal, for a two-legged final qualifying round match for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. Victory in the tie will secure their place at the tournament.

    30 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Black Maidens face Senegal in FIFA U-17 World Cup qualifier

    Ghana's Black Maidens will play Senegal on July 3, 2026, at the Diamniadio-Abdoulaye Wade Annex Stadium in a final-round qualifier for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, with an away victory potentially securing their World Cup place.

    24 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Black Maidens face Senegal in U-17 World Cup qualifier

    Ghana's U-17 female national team will contest a two-leg FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifier against Senegal starting July 3, with the winner on aggregate advancing to the tournament. The first leg is in Senegal at the Diamniadio-Abdoulaye Wade Annex Stadium, and the second leg will be at Accra Sports Stadium.

    24 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 1 June

  1. Ghana Black Maidens advance to final World Cup qualifier round

    Ghana's U-17 women's football team defeated Liberia 2-0 in the second leg to complete an 8-0 aggregate victory and progress to the final round of FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers. They will face Senegal in July 2026 for a place at the global tournament.

    1 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Black Maidens advance to face Senegal in World Cup final round

    Ghana's U-17 women's team defeated Liberia 8-0 on aggregate in the second round of FIFA U-17 WWC qualifiers, with a 6-0 first-leg win in Accra followed by a 2-0 victory in Monrovia. The Black Maidens will now face Senegal in the third and final qualifying round, with first and second legs scheduled for July 3-5 and July 10-12, 2026, for a place at the World Cup.

    1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 31 May

  1. Ghana's Black Maidens beat Liberia, face Senegal next

    Ghana's U17 women's football team defeated Liberia 2-0 away to advance to the final round of 2026 World Cup qualifying, where they will face Senegal in matches scheduled for July 3–12.

    31 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 25 May

  1. Black Maidens impress Boye-Hlorkah in dominant Liberia qualifier win

    Ghana's U17 Women's World Cup Qualifier squad beat Liberia 6-0 in the first leg of their second round qualifier, with five goals scored in the second half. Black Queens midfielder Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, who watched the match, expressed optimism about Ghana's women's football future, praising the players' passion and dominance.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Black Maidens defeat Liberia 6-0 in World Cup qualifier

    Ghana's U-17 national female football team, the Black Maidens, beat Liberia 6-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday in the second round of FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers, with goals from Daniella Abass, Sedatu Wahab, Linda Achiaa, Jessica Appiah, Priscilla Mensah, and Mavis Yeboah. The return leg is scheduled for Monrovia this weekend.

    25 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Saturday 23 May

  1. Black Maidens defeat Liberia 6-0 in U17 World Cup qualifier

    Ghana's U17 women's football team won 6-0 against Liberia in the first leg of their U17 Women's World Cup second round qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium, establishing a strong advantage ahead of the second leg.

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 22 May

  1. Gender Ministry backs Black Maidens in World Cup qualifiers

    Ghana's Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection expressed support for the U-17 women's national team, the Black Maidens, ahead of FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Liberia in May 2026, with the sector Minister urging the players to remain confident and united.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Black Maidens face Liberia in U-17 World Cup qualifiers

    Ghana's Black Maidens will play Liberia in a two-legged FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifier, with the first leg at Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday, May 23, 2026, and the return fixture in Liberia a week later.

    19 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. GFA, Sports Ministry hold thanksgiving service for Black Stars World Cup

    Ghana Football Association leadership and Sports Ministry officials held a national interdenominational thanksgiving and prayer service in Accra on May 17, 2026, seeking divine guidance for the Black Stars' participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted in North America.

    19 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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