By Francis Kobena Tandoh
Nana Joe Adarkwa, head coach for Ghana’s U-17 women’s national team, the Black Maidens, has named a 21-player squad for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Morocco 2026, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) confirmed on Thursday.
The squad is a blend of experience, with some players returning from injury and emerging talents from the U-15 side.
The 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup will take place in Rabat, Morocco, from October 17 to November 7, 2026. Ghana is paired in Group C alongside Canada, Brazil, and Norway.
The full squad is below;
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:
Belina Kpentey
Christiana Ashiaku
Benedicta D. Nketiah
Seidatu Wahab
Zeinab Shani
Sekinatu Amadu
Forwards:
Priscilla Mensah
Linda Achiaa
Jessica A. Asamaoh
Cynthia Obinsrewuo
Gloria A. Adomako
Source: Ghana Eye Report
