Ghana head coach Nana Joe Adarkwa has named his final 21-player squad for the 2026 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup in Morocco.
Forward Jessica Appiah Asamoah has been included after recovering from injury, providing a timely boost for the Black Maidens ahead of the tournament.
Three players have also earned promotion from Ghana's U15 team, with Christiana Ashiaku, Mavis Koah and Belinda Kpentey stepping up to the U17 level.
Adarkwa has selected three goalkeepers, seven defenders, six midfielders and five forwards for the competition.
Belinda Maku Aklie, Rahima A. Napari and Josephine Nyanufule are the three goalkeepers named in the squad.
The defensive options comprise Matilda A. B. Amoah, Hajara Adam, Latifa Musah, Mavis Koah, Rafia Osman, Juliana Gyekyewaa and Seraphina E. Esse.
In midfield, Ghana will be represented by 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 complete the attacking line-up.
The Black Maidens face a challenging group-stage campaign after being drawn in Group C alongside Canada, Brazil and Norway.
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