Ghana’s Black Maidens head coach, Nana Joe Adarkwa, has named his final 21-player squad for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026, with forward Jessica Appiah Asamoah returning after recovering from injury.
The forward’s return provides a boost to Ghana’s attacking options as the team prepares for the tournament, which begins this month.
The squad also features three players promoted from the U-15 level: Christiana Ashiaku, Mavis Koah and Belinda Kpentey, who will bring additional youthful energy to the team.
In goal, Adarkwa has selected Belinda Maku Aklie, Rahima A. Napari and Josephine Nyanufule.
The defensive department comprises Matilda A. B. Amoah, Hajara Adam, Latifa Musah, Mavis Koah, Rafia Osman, Juliana Gyekyewaa and Seraphina E. Esse.
Ghana’s midfield options include Belinda Kpentey, Christiana Ashiaku, Benedicta D. Nkietah, Seidatu Wahab, Zeinab Shani and Sekinatu Amadu.
Priscilla Mensah, Linda Achiaa, Jessica Appiah Asamoah, Cynthia Obinsrewuo and Gloria A. Adomako have been named among the forwards expected to spearhead the team’s attack.
The Black Maidens have been preparing in Morocco, where they played two international friendlies as part of their build-up to the competition. They lost 3-0 to China before recording a 2-1 victory over Kenya on October 14.
Ghana will open its Group C campaign against Norway on Sunday, October 18, at 18:00 GMT at the Mohammed VI Football Complex.
The team will face Brazil on October 22 before concluding the group stage against Canada on October 24.
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