Ghana’s U-17 women’s national team coach, Joe Adarkwa, has named his final 21-player squad for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, with the Black Maidens set for a challenging group-stage campaign against Norway, Brazil and Canada.
The squad announcement marks a key milestone in Ghana’s preparations for the tournament, as the young side gears up to compete against some of the world’s promising emerging talents.
The Black Maidens will open their campaign against Norway on Sunday, October 18, with kick-off scheduled for 18:00 GMT.
Ghana will then take on Brazil on Thursday, October 22, at 18:00 GMT before wrapping up their group-stage fixtures against Canada on Saturday, October 24, at 15:00 GMT.
The three encounters will test Ghana’s quality, tactical discipline and ability to compete against teams from different footballing backgrounds as they seek to advance beyond the group stage.
Ghana’s final 21-player squad
Goalkeepers
– Belinda Maku Aklie
– Rahima A. Napari
– Josephine Nyanufule
Defenders
– Matilda A. B. Amoah
– Hajara Adam
– Latifa Musah
– Mavis Koah
– Rafia Osman
– Juliana Gyekyewaa
– Seraphina E. Esse
Midfielders
– Belinda Kpentey
– Christiana Ashiaku
– Benedicta D. Nkietah
– Seidatu Wahab
– Zeinab Shani
– Sekinatu Amadu
Forwards
– Priscilla Mensah
– Linda Achiaa
– Jessica A. Asamoah
– Cynthia Obinsrewuo
– Gloria A. Adomako
