Ghana's Black Maidens need an immediate response to their Norway loss when they take on Brazil in a pivotal U-17 Women's World Cup clash.
Ghana's Black Maidens are up against it in Morocco. After a painful start at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, they face Brazil on Wednesday, October 21, in a Group C match that could define their tournament.
Kick-off is at 18:00 GMT at the Mohammed VI Football Academy. Coach Joe Nana Adarkwa's side opened with a 3-0 defeat to Norway, leaving them without a point. Brazil sit at the top of the group after beating Canada, so the challenge is steep.
But this is the kind of test that can change a campaign. A strong performance against one of the South American powerhouses would answer the doubters, restore belief in the squad and put Ghana back in the conversation for a place in the knockout rounds.
The margin for error is now razor-thin. Ghana close out the group stage against Canada on Saturday, October 24, and a positive result against Brazil would give them real momentum going into that final game. For the Black Maidens, the message is simple: respond now, or the dream gets very difficult to keep alive.
