U17 Womenâ??s World Cup qualifiers: Black Maidens beat Accrington Stanley FC 7-0 in friendly ahead of Senegal decider
The Black Maidens of Ghana produced an emphatic display to defeat UK-based side Accrington Stanley FC 7-0 in a friendly match on Wednesday as they stepped up preparations for their decisive FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against Senegal.
The dominant victory provides a timely confidence boost for the Black Maidens, who host Senegal at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday with a place at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup at stake.
The two sides remain evenly matched after playing out a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Senegal, leaving the return fixture as a winner-takes-all contest.
Head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa has expressed confidence in his squad ahead of the crucial encounter, insisting his players understand the significance of the opportunity before them.
Victory on home soil would see Ghana secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup and continue the country’s proud tradition in the competition.
The Black Maidens will take encouragement from their convincing performance in the warm-up game on Wednesday as they seek to book their place on the global stage in front of their home supporters.
The decisive qualifier will be played at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday, with kick-off scheduled for 15:30 GMT.
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