Ghana's Black Maidens have touched down in Rabat, eager to make a statement at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after missing the last edition.
West Africa's young stars have arrived. Ghana's Black Maidens landed in Rabat after a two-week pre-tournament camp in Casablanca, and the focus now shifts to the biggest stage in youth women's football: the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
In Casablanca, the technical team put the squad through its paces and tested their sharpness in two international friendlies against China and Kenya. Now the group moves into tournament mode, with the first training session in Rabat set for Wednesday as preparations ramp up.
Ghana are in Group C and open against Norway on Sunday, October 18, at the Mohammed VI Football Complex. Brazil follow on Thursday, October 22, before the group stage wraps up against Canada on Saturday, October 24. It is a demanding draw that will test the youngsters against sides from Europe and the Americas.
The Black Maidens return to the global showpiece after sitting out the previous edition, and they carry a proud legacy with them. Ghana claimed bronze in 2012 and have reached the quarter-finals three times. This new generation now has the chance to add its own chapter to that story, on African soil.
