The action gets under way at 15:00 local time, with Germany taking on Argentina in Group A, while DPR Korea face Puerto Rico in the opening match of Group B. 

At 18:00 local time, hosts Morocco will step onto the pitch to face New Zealand in Group B. Meanwhile, Poland and Nigeria will complete the opening round of matches in Group A. 

Statistics and fixtures for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026 are available on FIFA.com. Editorial assets for accredited media representatives will be available from tomorrow via FIFA Media Hub. 

The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup features an innovative tournament format, with matches played across different pitches within the Mohammed VI Football Complex and a fan zone offering activities for visitors of all ages. Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets at fifa.com/tickets.

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The squad have been putting in some intensive training session at the Accra Sports Stadium since arriving from Dakar.

Coach Joe Nana Adarkwa and his technical team supervised a high-tempo session focused on tactical discipline, finishing, and defensive organization this afternoon.

The Black Maidens head into the fixture with everything to play for after fighting back to earn a draw in the first leg away to Senegal.

The players looked sharp and fully committed throughout training, displaying determination and confidence as they prepare for what promises to be a fiercely contested encounter.

Here are some images from today’s session;

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The team travelled aboard Asky Air on Tuesday as preparations intensify for the crucial return fixture.

A total of 24 players and 14 officials made the trip, alongside two management members, as Ghana aims to complete the qualification task following an impressive first-leg performance.

The technical team is expected to continue final preparations upon arrival in Monrovia ahead of the encounter, with the Maidens determined to maintain their strong form and secure progression to the next stage of the qualifiers.

The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers remain a key competition for the Black Maidens as Ghana continues its pursuit of another appearance on the global stage.

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The Black Maidens return to the competition after a two-year suspension for age eligibility violations and have made an immediate impact with a dominant first-round performance.

Ghana progressed with an emphatic 8-0 aggregate victory over Togo, sealing qualification with a 6-0 win in the second leg at the Accra Sports Stadium after a 2-0 away triumph.

Liberia advanced to the next stage via a walkover against Libya.

The second-round tie is scheduled for May, with Ghana expected to host the first leg between May 22 and 24 before travelling for the return fixture between May 29 and 31.

Ghana will be aiming to maintain their strong form as they push for qualification to the U17 Women’s World Cup.

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The Maidens wasted no time asserting their authority, taking the lead in the 7th minute through Juliana Gyekyewaa, who finished confidently to set the tone for the game.

The advantage was doubled just minutes later when Zeinab Shani found the back of the net in the 14th minute with a composed effort.

The Black Maidens continued the relentless attacking display, and Sekinatu Amadu added a third in the 20th minute to put the tie firmly beyond Togo’s reach.

Ghana’s dominance persisted, and Shani grabbed her second of the match in the 43rd minute to give the hosts a commanding 4-0 lead at halftime.

Priscilla Mensah extended the lead in the 77th minute with a clinical finish, while captain Seidatu Wahab capped off a perfect performance with a stoppage-time goal to complete the 6-0 rout.

 This victory sees Ghana progress comfortably to the next stage, where they will face Liberia U17 Women’s National Team in what promises to be another exciting test.

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The Black Maidens will miss the next two editions of the global tournament, according to the CAF decision.

They have also been fined 100,000 dollars

The CAF decision follows Morocco’s protest that Nancy Amoh and Rasheeda Shahadu lied about their birthdates and are over the age of 17.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) was given the opportunity to respond to the allegations in writing to the CAF Disciplinary Board, but they did not.

GFA  can still file an appeal with the CAF Appeal Board.

Morocco beat Ghana in the final round of qualifying for the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India.

Ghana won the first leg 2-0 in Accra, but Morocco drew a tie and won on penalties in the second leg.

Ghana accused Morocco of sabotaging their efforts in Rabat.

The Black Maidens claimed they were forced to hold their half-time meeting in the dressing room corridors after their room was sprayed with chemicals.

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The Black Maidens dominated play and capitalized on their opportunities to earn an important victory to take to Morocco for the second leg.

Stella Nyamekye’s strike in the 18th minute gave them the lead at halftime.

After the break, Ghana maintained control of the game, scoring a second goal through Nancy Amoah.

Ghana must now prepare for the second leg scheduled for June 4.

The Maidens are aiming for a record seventh FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup appearance.

Before the match on Friday, Black Maidens head coach Baba Nuhu stated that Morocco will not be taken lightly.

And they did so by avoiding complacency and achieving a significant victory.

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Captain Georgina Ayisha Aoyem opened the scoring in the 13th minute of the game to give the Maidens the lead before Rasheeda Shahadu doubled the lead shortly after.

The first half ended with Ghana 2-0 to the good but the Guineans came into the 2nd half determined to fight back and were rewarded just two minutes into the second period via an own goal.

But, Mariama Maltiti Iddi scored in the 59th minute to restore the Maidens’ two goal advantage to make it 3-1.

The Black Maidens will now return to Ghana to prepare for the 2nd leg of the tie on April 30, 2022 at the Cape Coast Stadium.

Baba Nuhu had a fully fit squad to train with, with no injuries to worry about.

Ghana’s first training since arriving in Conakry on Wednesday, April 13, lasted just over an hour.

The team will train on Friday, April 15, at 16:00GMT at the Stade Général Lansana Conté de Nongo Conakry before facing Guinea on Saturday, April 16.

They were visited by Ghana’s Ambassador to Guinea, Her Excellency Jane Aheto.

Her Excellency officially welcomed Black Maidens to Guinea and wished success in Saturday’s encounter.

“You are welcome to Guinea Conakry, this place is just like being in Accra and I know you can adjust very easily’’ she said.

‘’I know the game is on Saturday and I just want to encourage you to put in everything that you’ve got because Ghana in Guinea is big.

‘’We command respect everywhere and they treat us well but on Saturday we have to show them we are on top”

‘’I wish you all the best and on Saturday I will be in the stands to watch, pray and cheer you on’’ she added.

The Black Maidens will face Guinea on Saturday, April 16, at the Stade Général Lansana Conté de Nongo Conakry, with the rematch scheduled for Saturday, April 30 at the Cape Coast stadium.

The winner of the tie will qualify for the final qualifying round.

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The Maidens attempted to make a spirited start in front of their fans, but it didn’t last long as the Senegalese soaked all the pressure to end the first half goalless.

However Georgina Ayisha Aoyem scored the first goal as she capitalized on a counter attack to slot home he opener for Ghana on the 49th minute.

After hitting the crossbar with a powerful effort, Princess Owusu then neatly placed the rebound at the bottom corner of the post to register the second goal in the 58th minute mark.

Ghana’s Princess Owusu was given the marching orders after a bad tackle on Senegal midfielder Ndeye Tida.

With just a few minutes to end the game, the Black Maidens added to the tally through Abdulai Karima as she slotted home calmly to complete the 3-0 thumping.

‘’I knew my opponents were not going to be a walk over so I was not surprised we played the first half without getting a goal. These days Women football is played everywhere and you cannot underrate any team and we can only thank God for the win’’ Coach Baba Nuhu said in a post-match presser.

”We will work on our missed chances and get things right in our next matches he added.

The win pitches the Black Maidens against Guinea in the next round of the qualifiers.

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