Jessica Appiah — Ghana Black Maidens U-17 player who scored and won Player of the Match in penalty victory over Argentina at FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
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… Jessica Appiah scored the winning spot-kick and was named Player of the Match. In the quarter-finals, Joe Nana Adarkwa’s side were beaten 1-0 by a disciplined Japan, who scored through Nanami Kurita in the 54th minute. …
Black Maidens Back Home After U-17 Women’s World CupThe Ghanaian Times
… Jessica Appiah converted the winning penalty and was named Player of the Match. President Okraku with players and coaches of the Black Maidens In the quarter-finals, Coach Joe Nana Adarkwa’s side faced a disciplined Japanese team who ended Ghana’s run with a narrow 1-0 victory, t …
Black Maidens return home after FIFA U-17 World Cup exploitsJoy Online
… Jessica Appiah converted the winning penalty and was named Player of the Match. In the quarter-finals, Coach Joe Nana Adarkwa’s side faced a disciplined Japanese team who ended Ghana’s run with a narrow 1-0 victory, thanks to a 54th minute strike from Nanami Kurita. …
Black Maidens return home after FIFA U-17 World Cup performance in MoroccoJoy Online
Jessica Appiah has been named Player of the Match after her heroic performance in Ghana’s 5-4 penalty shootout victory over Argentina in the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. …
2026 U17 WWC: Jessica Appiah wins second Player of the Match award after victory over ArgentinaDaily Guide
… Player of the Match Seidatu Wahab and Jessica Appiah will be key in midfield, while goalkeeper Belinda Aku Aklie and defenders Rafia Osman, Hajara Adam, Latifa Musah and Seraphina Esse Essenam must contain Argentina’s attack. …
Black Maidens Face Argentina In U-17 Women’s World Cup Last 16Joy Online
… Partnering Jessica Appiah in the middle of the park, Wahab screened the back four superbly, denying Canada any space to play, and was instrumental in launching Ghana’s attacks. …
2026 U17 WWC: Seidatu Wahab wins Player of the Match against CanadaJoy Online
… After the recess, Ghana continued to create chances in the game with Gloria Ameaa and Jessica Appiah posing dangers to the Canadian defence but both players were unable to find the back of the net. …
2026 U17 WWC: Black Maidens book knockout spot with win over CanadaThe Ghanaian Times
… le U-17 team, the Black Maidens, put one-foot forward into the next round of qualifiers for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with an authoritative 6-0 thumping of Liberia at the Accra Sports Stadium, on Saturday.Goals from Daniella Abass, Sedatu Wahab, Linda Achiaa, Jessica Appiah …
Black Maidens trounce Liberia 6-0Joy Online
… A great play from the left wing by Jessica Appiah was eventually finished off by Daniella Abass from close range to make it 1-0. …
2026 U17 WWCQ: Goalfest in Accra as Black Maidens hit Liberia for sixThe Ghanaian Times
… Latifa Abesik gave Ghana the lead five minutes to the end after she was set up by substitute Jessica Appiah. …
2026 U-20 WWCQ: Black Princesses must improve to seal qualification -Coach SimpsonGhana'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 →
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 →
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'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 →
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 →
Ghana's U-20 women's football team will travel to Uganda for the second leg of their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup qualifier at FUFA Stadium in Kadiba on Saturday. Coach Charles Simpson acknowledged his side's challenges in the first leg, particularly in midfield coordination and movement, and stressed the need for improvement to secure qualification.
5 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →