Also known as: the Maidens · Black Maidens Ghana · Black Maidens of Ghana
Ghana's U-17 women's football team that reached the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco.
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Head coach of the Black Maidens, Nana Joe Adarkwa, says his team is using the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup as preparation for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. …
‘Every match is preparation for the World Cup’ – Black Maidens boss on WAFU B U-17 Girls CupJoy Online
Head coach of the Black Maidens, Nana Joe Adarakwa, has hailed the quality in his side following their winning start to the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup. …
‘Every department of our team is good’ – Black Maidens coach after Burkina Faso winJoy Online
Ghana’s U-17 female national team, the Black Maidens, have begun the defence of their WAFU Zone B title in impressive fashion with a commanding 4-0 victory over Burkina Faso. …
Black Maidens bring the jama, then bring the goals in WAFU B opener [VIDEO]Joy Online
Ghana’s U-17 female national team, the Black Maidens, have begun the defence of their WAFU Zone B title in impressive fashion with a commanding 4-0 victory over Burkina Faso. …
Black Maidens cruise past Burkina Faso in WAFU B openerDaily Guide
Black Maidens Ghana’s Black Maidens have departed Accra for Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, ahead of the 2026 WAFU B U17 Girls Cup, which begins September 15. …
Black Maidens Depart Accra Ahead Of WAFU B U17 Girls CupJoy Online
Black Maidens head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa has set his sights on winning the WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup once again. …
WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup: Joe Nana Adarkwa eyes title defence with Black MaidensThe Ghanaian Times
The Black Maidens have departed Accra for Yamoussoukro, Cote d’Ivoire, ahead of the WAFU B U17 Girls Cup, which kicks off today. …
Black Maidens off to Cote d’Ivoire for WAFU B U17 tourneyJoy Online
Ghana’s U-17 female national team, the Black Maidens, are confident ahead of their WAFU Zone B U-17 Girls Cup opener against Burkina Faso on Tuesday. …
Black Maidens confident of WAFU B title defense ahead of Burkina Faso clashJoy Online
… The Black Maidens left Ghana over the weekend for the tournament, which is scheduled to start on Tuesday, September 16. …
WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup: Black Maidens depart Accra for tournament in YamoussokroJoy Online
Ghana’s Black Maidens have been drawn into Group B alongside regional rivals Nigeria, Togo and Niger for the 2027 WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup. …
Black Maidens drawn against Nigeria, Togo and Niger in WAFU B U-17 CupGhana's Black Maidens returned home after reaching the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco, beating Argentina 5-4 on penalties in the Round of 16 before losing 1-0 to Japan. GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku visited the team to congratulate them on their performance and pledge continued support for women's youth football.
4 November 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Black Maidens returned home after reaching the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco, beating Argentina 5-4 on penalties in the Round of 16 before losing 1-0 to Japan. GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku visited the team to congratulate them on their performance and pledge continued support for women's youth football.
4 November 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Black Maidens finished among the top eight teams at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco, exiting in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 loss to Japan after advancing from the Round of 16 with a 5-4 penalty shootout victory over Argentina. FA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku congratulated the team for their discipline and representing the nation with distinction.
4 November 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Maidens returned home after the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco, reaching the quarter-finals before losing 1-0 to Japan. The team advanced from the Round of 16 with a 5-4 penalty shootout victory over Argentina and finished among the top eight teams in the world.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Maidens were knocked out of the U-17 Women's World Cup after losing 1-0 to Japan in the quarterfinals, with Nanami Kurita scoring the decisive goal in Rabat.
1 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Jessica Appiah was named Player of the Match as Ghana defeated Argentina 5-4 on penalties in the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, with Appiah scoring early and converting the winning penalty to send Ghana into the quarter-finals.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana qualified from Group C of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup with a 2-0 win over Canada, and will face Argentina in the Round of 16 on October 28, 2026. Coach Joe Nana Adarkwa's side finished on four points after also losing 3-0 to Norway and drawing 3-3 with Brazil.
28 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Black Maidens advanced to the Round of 16 of the U-17 Women's World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Canada, setting up a match against Argentina, who topped Group A unbeaten. Assistant coach Bashiru-Deen Sumaila expressed confidence the team is prepared and ready to win.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has settled the Black Maidens' per diems ahead of their FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Round of 16 match, but their qualification bonuses for reaching the knockout stage remain outstanding, head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa said.
28 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Black Maidens will play Argentina on Wednesday, October 28, in the round of 16 of the U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco, after finishing second in their group with a 2-0 victory over Canada. Argentina also finished second in their group with two wins and one loss, and are competing in the tournament for the first time.
28 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Black Maidens qualified for the last 16 of the 2026 U-17 Women's World Cup after finishing second in Group C with a 2-0 win over Canada. Coach Nana Joe Adarkwa says the team's new target is to win the tournament, beginning with their matchup against debutants Argentina on October 28.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Maidens will play Argentina in the round of 16 of the 2026 U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco on October 28, after finishing second in their group with a 2-0 victory over Canada. Argentina also finished second in their group with a 2-1 record.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Maidens qualified for the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco after a 2-0 victory over Canada, finishing Group B with four points. They will now face Argentina, who topped their group.
27 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Under-17 women's football team secured a place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Canada. Coach Joe Nana Adarkwa praised his players' performance and said the team will prepare for their next match against Argentina on October 28.
26 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's U-17 women's football team secured second place in Group C of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco with a 2-0 victory over Canada, earning a Round of 16 matchup against Argentina. Goals from Linda Achiaa and Christiana Ashiaku sealed qualification.
26 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has praised Ghana's Black Maidens for securing qualification to the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco following their 2-0 victory over Canada, highlighting the team's confidence, determination and resilience.
26 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has congratulated Ghana's Black Maidens on reaching the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco after defeating Canada 2-0, urging the team to remain focused and united as they prepare for knockout matches.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U17 women's football team defeated Canada 2-0, with goals from Linda Achiaa and Christiana Ashiaku, to advance to the Round of 16 of the 2026 U17 World Cup. Player of the Match Seidatu Wahab said the team came with one objective: victory, and that nothing is tough for the Maidens.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Midfielder Seidatu Wahab earned Player of the Match honours after Ghana defeated Canada 2-0 at the U-17 Women's World Cup, with goals from substitutes Linda Achiaa and Christiana Ashiaku sending the Black Maidens through to the Round of 16.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-17 Women's World Cup team defeated Canada 2-0 in their final group game to finish second in Group C and advance to the knockout stages, with goals from Linda Achiaa and Christiana Ashiaku in the second half.
24 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana midfielder Jessica Appiah Asamoah was named Player of the Match in the Black Maidens' 3-3 draw against Brazil at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, delivering the assist for the late equalizer and creating the most chances in the game.
23 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Black Maidens head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa has urged the team to be clinical in front of goal in their must-win third Group C match against Canada at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco. Adarkwa cited missed opportunities in a 3-3 draw against Brazil and a 3-0 loss to Norway as reasons for Ghana's need to improve finishing.
23 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Maidens held Brazil to a 3-3 draw at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, with Priscilla Mensah scoring five minutes from time to secure a point. The result keeps Ghana's knockout stage hopes alive after two matches.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's coach Nana Joe Adarkwa says the Black Maidens must win their second group match against Brazil in the 2026 U17 Women's World Cup after a 3-0 loss to Norway in their opener. Ghana face Brazil on October 21, with a win essential to advance to the knockout stages.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Maidens have arrived in Rabat for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after a two-week training camp in Casablanca. They will face Norway on October 18, Brazil on October 22, and Canada on October 24 in Group C.
16 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Black Maidens will face Norway on October 18, Brazil on October 22, and Canada on October 24 in Group C of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026. The team has been preparing in a training camp in Casablanca and recently lost 3-0 to China before defeating Kenya 2-1.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-17 women's football team has named its final 21-player squad for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco, with forward Jessica Appiah Asamoah returning from injury and three U-15 players promoted to the squad.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Maidens will compete in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco (October 17), their seventh appearance. The team returns after being absent from the last three editions due to a 2022 qualifying loss to Morocco and subsequent bans for age cheating.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-17 Women's National team lost 3-0 to China in Casablanca in a friendly match as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. The team conceded one goal in the first half and two more in the second half after arriving in Morocco for a pre-tournament camp.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-17 Women's National Team have arrived in Casablanca for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, marking their return after a two-edition CAF ban. The squad features players from recent regional and continental competitions and will compete in Group C against Norway, Brazil and Canada.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's under-17 women's football team defeated hosts Côte d'Ivoire 4-0 on Sunday to conclude their WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup campaign, with Seidatu Wahab scoring from a penalty and Gloria Ameaa, Cynthia, and another player adding further goals.
29 September 2026 · Daily Guide →