Ghana’s Black Maidens will face Argentina in the Round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The Black Maidens secured their place in the knockout stage after recording a 2-0 victory over Canada in their final Group C match.
Nana Joe Adarkwa’s side endured a difficult start to the tournament, losing 3-0 to Norway in their opening game before fighting back to earn an entertaining 3-3 draw against Brazil.
They recovered strongly to beat Canada, finishing the group stage with four points and securing qualification for the last 16.
Ghana will now turn their attention to Argentina, who topped their group to advance to the knockout stage after an impressive campaign.
The South American side are expected to provide a stern test for the Black Maidens, who will be aiming to build on their improved performances in the latter stages of the group phase.
The Round of 16 encounter is scheduled for Wednesday, 28 October 2026, with Ghana hoping to continue their progress and secure a place in the quarter-finals.
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