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Linda Achiaa

Linda Achiaa — Forward for Ghana's Black Maidens U-17 women's football team, scored in World Cup qualifiers and group stage matches.

2026-05-232026-10-27

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  1. October 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    … Goals from substitutes, Linda Achiaa and Christiana Ashiaku, were all coach Joe Nana Adarkwa’s side needed to seal qualification. …

    Black Maidens to Face Argentina in U-17 WWC Round of 16
  3. Joy Online

    … Substitutes Linda Achiaa and Christiana Ashiaku scored to secure the crucial victory for Coach Joe Nana Adarkwa’s side and send them through to the Round of 16. …

    Vice President commends Black Maidens for reaching FIFA U-17 World Cup Last 16
  4. Joy Online

    … My teammates, they really helped me.” Wahab was named Player of the Match after Ghana’s 2-0 victory over Canada, with goals from Linda Achiaa and Christiana Ashiaku sealing Ghana’s place in the Round of 16 where they will face Argentina on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

    2026 U17 WWC: Nothing is tough for Black Maidens – Seidatu Wahab
  5. Joy Online

    … While goals from substitutes Linda Achiaa and Christiana Ashiaku grabbed the headlines, it was Wahab’s tireless work in midfield that allowed Ghana to dominate proceedings and secure the win that sent them through to the Round of 16. …

    2026 U17 WWC: Seidatu Wahab wins Player of the Match against Canada
  6. Joy Online

    … Adarkwa called on his bench halfway through the second half, bringing on Linda Achiaa and Christiana Ashiaku. …

    2026 U17 WWC: Black Maidens book knockout spot with win over Canada
  7. Joy Online

    … Forwards: Priscilla Mensah, Linda Achiaa, Jessica A. Asamoah, Cynthia Obinsrewuo and Gloria A. …

    2026 U-17 WWC: Black Maidens unveil 21-player squad for competition in Morocco
  8. September 2026
  9. The Ghanaian Times

    … Linda Achiaa won a penalty, which Seidatu Wahab confidently converted in the 45+3rd minute. …

    Black Maidens thrash B’Faso in WAFU B opener
  10. May 2026
  11. Joy Online

    … The gaffer made a few changes to the starting lineup that defeated Liberia 6-0 in Accra a week ago with Latifah Musah, Priscilla Mensah, Linda Achiaa all coming into the starting lineup. …

    2026 U17 WWCQ: Black Maidens to face Senegal in final round
  12. The Ghanaian Times

    … he national female 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 …

    Black Maidens trounce Liberia 6-0
  13. Joy Online

    … The Black Maidens won 6-0. pic.twitter.com/1UgKgZUR9t— Lawrence Degraft Baidoo (@kweku_lawrence) May 23, 2026 It was two goals in quick succession after Linda Achiaa turned defence into attack before rounding off the goalkeeper and then scoring from close range to make it 3-0. …

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

Yesterday

  1. Black Maidens beat Canada, face Argentina in U-17 WWC round of 16

    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 →

  2. Vice President congratulates Black Maidens on FIFA U-17 World Cup qualification

    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 →

Sunday 25 October

  1. Black Maidens beat Canada 2-0, advance to U17 WWC Round of 16

    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 →

  2. Seidatu Wahab wins Player of Match as Ghana beats Canada

    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 →

Saturday 24 October

  1. Black Maidens defeat Canada to advance in U-17 World Cup

    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 →

Thursday 15 October

  1. Black Maidens name 21-player squad for 2026 U-17 World Cup

    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 →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Black Maidens defeat Burkina Faso 4-0 in WAFU B opener

    Ghana's U-17 national female side opened their WAFU B U17 Girls Cup campaign with a 4-0 victory over Burkina Faso, with goals from Seidatu Wahab, Gloria Ameaa, Benedicta Danso, and Hajara Adams.

    17 September 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 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 →

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