Ghana's U-17 women stick with the XI that held Brazil 3-3 as they chase a must-win result against Canada in Morocco.
Ghana's Black Maidens are going into the biggest game of their World Cup campaign with the same eleven who battled Brazil to a 3-3 thriller. Head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa has made no changes for the Group B decider against Canada at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco, and nothing less than a win will keep Ghana's tournament alive.
The faith starts at the back. Belinda Aku Akliema holds her place in goal, with a back four of Rafia Osman, Hajara Adam, Latifa Musah and Seraphina Esse Essenam in front of her. That unit will need to tighten up after conceding three against Brazil, but Adarkwa is clearly backing continuity over a shake-up.
In midfield, Salamatu Wahab partners Jessica Appiah, who was named Player of the Match against Brazil and will again be the heartbeat of Ghana's play. Gloria Ameaa and Sekinatu Amadu are set to provide width, while Cynthia Obinsrewuo and Getrude Juliana lead the line, with Ghana's attacking edge expected to carry the load.
Kickoff is Saturday, October 24, at 3:00pm GMT. Win and the Black Maidens stay in the hunt. Anything else and the dream ends in Morocco. For a young Ghana side that has already shown it can trade punches with a heavyweight like Brazil, the stage is set.
