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Nana Joe Adarkwa

Nana Joe Adarkwa — Head coach of Ghana's U-17 Women's National Team, preparing the Black Maidens for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.

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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Nana Joe Adarkwa guided the Black Maidens to what will be their seventh appearance at the World Cup, seeing out a smooth qualification process that saw them play Togo, Liberia, and Senegal. …

    Black Maidens: Ghana’s envious record at U-17 Women’s World Cup ahead of seventh appearance
  3. Joy Online

    … Nana Joe Adarkwa’s side conceded one goal in the first half before conceding two more in the second half as China claimed an emphatic win. …

    2026 U-17 WWC: Black Maidens lose to China in pre-tournament friendly
  4. Joy Online

    … Nana Joe Adarkwa’s side take to the competition for the first time after suffering a two-edition ban from the Confederation of African Football (CAF). …

    2026 U-17 WWC: Black Maidens arrive in Morocco for tournament
  5. September 2026
  6. Joy Online

    … Nana Joe Adarkwa’s side claimed a 4-0 victory to ensure they finished the competition with four wins from five games, sealing a 4-0 win over the hosts. …

    WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup: Black Maidens finish tournament with 4-0 win over Cote d’Ivoire
  7. Joy Online

    … However, Nana Joe Adarkwa’s side bounced back strongly with the needed reaction. …

    WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup: Black Maidens thump Niger in fourth game
  8. Joy Online

    … Nana Joe Adarkwa’s side scored four goals against Burkina Faso in their opening, with two coming in each half. …

    WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup: Black Maidens primed for Nigeria encounter
  9. Joy Online

    … Nana Joe Adarkwa’s side sealed qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup to be staged in Morocco next month after recovering from a CAF ban from 2022. …

    Black Maidens are not owed any per diems or bonuses – Sports Minister
  10. Joy Online

    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 Cup
  11. Joy Online

    … The team is hoping to defend their title, having won the Nana Joe Adarkwa’s side is scheduled to play their first game on Tuesday. …

    WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup: Black Maidens depart Accra for tournament in Yamoussokro
  12. July 2026
  13. Joy Online

    … Nana Joe Adarkwa’s side came into the fixture in great form, having dispatched Liberia by 8-0 on aggregate in their previous round. …

    2026 U17 WWCQ: Black Maidens snatch late draw in first leg against Senegal

Yesterday

  1. Black Maidens return to U-17 World Cup after age-cheating bans

    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.

    19 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. Black Maidens lose 3-0 to China in World Cup warm-up

    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 →

Monday 5 October

  1. Black Maidens arrive in Morocco for 2026 U-17 World Cup

    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 →

Monday 28 September

  1. Black Maidens defeat Côte d'Ivoire 4-0 in WAFU B final match

    Ghana's U-17 women's football team ended the WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup with a 4-0 victory over Côte d'Ivoire, finishing their campaign with four wins from five games and second place overall, three points behind Nigeria.

    28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Ghana Black Maidens beat Niger 6-1 in WAFU B U-17 Cup

    Ghana's Black Maidens defeated Niger 6-1 in their fourth match of the WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup, recording their third victory in the competition. The team will face Côte d'Ivoire on the final day.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 18 September

  1. Black Maidens face Nigeria in WAFU B U-17 competition

    Ghana's Black Maidens will play Nigeria in their second game of the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup on Friday, September 18, after beating Burkina Faso 4-0 in their opener. Nigeria leads the table after a 5-0 win over Niger in their first match.

    18 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Sports Minister says Black Maidens not owed per diems

    Ghana's Sports Minister Kofi Adams stated that the women's U-17 national team is not owed outstanding per diems or bonuses, clarifying that the Ghana Football Association is responsible for such payments during regional qualifiers, not the ministry. The team is preparing for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco by competing in the WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Black Maidens use WAFU B U-17 Cup as World Cup prep

    Head coach Nana Joe Adarkwa says Ghana's Black Maidens are treating the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup as preparation for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco next month, where they will face Norway, Brazil and Canada in the group stage after a CAF ban lifted in July 2022.

    16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

  1. Black Maidens depart for WAFU B U-17 tournament in Yamoussokro

    Ghana's U-17 women's national team has travelled to Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire, for the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Girls' Cup, which begins on Tuesday, September 16, with 22 players called up. The tournament will serve as qualifiers for the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, and the Black Maidens will face Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Togo, Niger and Côte d'Ivoire in a round-robin format.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

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 →

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 →

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