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Joe Nana Adarkwa

Joe Nana Adarkwa — head coach of Ghana's Black Maidens U-17 women's football team, leading qualification and preparation for 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.

2026-05-232026-10-16

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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Head Coach Joe Nana Adarkwa’s side will open their tournament against Norway on Sunday, October 18, at the Mohammed VI Football Complex – Pitch 3 at 18:00 GMT. …

    2026 U-17 WWC: Black Maidens to face Norway, Brazil and Canada in Group C
  3. September 2026
  4. Joy Online

    … The system may have had weaknesses, but it has also produced leaders who enjoyed the confidence of the academic community (Professors Rita Dickson, Otoo Ellis, Adarkwa, and Odai are examples). …

    The brewing tension at KNUST; Beware the Ides of October….
  5. Joy 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 Maidens
  6. Joy Online

    … Head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa says the team is determined to successfully defend the title they won last year after beating Nigeria’s Flamingos in a thrilling final at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. …

    Black Maidens confident of WAFU B title defense ahead of Burkina Faso clash
  7. July 2026
  8. Daily Guide

    … Coach Joe Nana Adarkwa’s side gradually settled into the contest, enjoying more possession and creating openings as they searched for an equaliser. …

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

    … It was the away side in Accra who took the lead in the opening 10 minutes of the game but Joe Nana Adarkwa’s side kept fight for the equaliser. …

    Black Maidens seal U-17 Women’s World Cup qualification after shootout win over Senegal
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    Black Maidens Head Coach, Joe Nana Adarkwa, has expressed confidence ahead of Ghana’s decisive return leg against Senegal, insisting his side is fully focused on securing qualification for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. …

    Black Maidens coach confident ahead of Senegal clash
  11. Joy Online

    … Joe Nana Adarkwa’s side arrived in Dakar on Tuesday evening as they looked to continue their preparations for the encounter. …

    2026 U17 WWCQ: Black Maidens arrive in Dakar ahead of Senegal qualifier
  12. May 2026
  13. Joy Online

    … Five goals in the second half ensured a healthy advantage for Joe Nana Adarkwa’s side ahead of the return fixture next weekend. …

    ‘I’m excited for their future’ – Boye-Hlorkah impressed by Black Maidens after Liberia win
  14. Joy Online

    … Joe Nana Adarkwa’s side had two goals ruled out for offside in the opening 25 minutes of the game, but eventually broke the deadlock in the 31st minute. …

    2026 U17 WWCQ: Goalfest in Accra as Black Maidens hit Liberia for six

Yesterday

  1. Ghana Black Maidens face Norway, Brazil, Canada in 2026 U-17 WWC

    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.

    19 hours ago · Joy Online →

Friday 25 September

  1. KNUST Governing Council ends faculty election of academic leaders

    KNUST's Governing Council has decided to end the practice of faculty electing their own Deans and Pro-Vice-Chancellors, moving instead to appointment by the administration. The decision, made shortly after a new Vice-Chancellor took office, has drawn formal opposition from major staff unions including UTAG, GAUA, and TEWU-TUC, who view it as a removal of academic participation in university governance.

    25 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Black Maidens target title defence at WAFU B U-17 tournament

    Ghana's U-17 women's football team, coached by Joe Nana Adarkwa, is competing in the WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup in Côte d'Ivoire as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. Adarkwa said the team aims to defend their title while assessing and developing players for the World Cup.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

  1. Black Maidens aim to defend WAFU B title ahead of World Cup

    Ghana's U-17 female national team, the Black Maidens, begin their WAFU Zone B U-17 Girls Cup campaign against Burkina Faso on Tuesday, using the tournament in Côte d'Ivoire to prepare for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco next month. Head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa says the team will assess players and compete to defend the title they won last year.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

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 →

Thursday 9 July

  1. Black Maidens aim to beat Senegal for World Cup qualification

    Ghana's U-17 women's football team drew 1-1 with Senegal in the first leg of their FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifier and will face a decisive second leg at home on Saturday. Coach Joe Nana Adarkwa expressed confidence his side can secure the African place for the 2026 World Cup on home soil.

    9 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. 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 →

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 →

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 →

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