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Ampem Darkoa Ladies Fight Back to Crush USFAS Bamako 5-1 in Egypt
Ghana's champions turned an early deficit into a five-goal rout to open their CAF Women's Champions League Group B campaign in style.
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Black Maidens Reshuffle as Rafia Leads Ghana Against Japan
Without injured skipper Seidatu Wahab, Ghana hand Osman Rafia the armband for a huge U-17 Women's World Cup quarter-final against Japan.
Japan Break Black Maidens' Hearts as Ghana Exit U-17 World Cup
Ghana's Black Maidens bowed out of the U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco, losing 1-0 to Japan and ending Africa's run in the quarter-finals.
Black Maidens Bow Out: Japan Edge Ghana 1-0 in U17 World Cup Quarters
Ghana's Black Maidens fall to Japan in the quarter-finals, but coach Joe Nana Adarkwa says the pride and the plan to return stronger remain.
Black Maidens Bow Out as Japan End Ghana's U-17 World Cup Run
Nanami Kurita's second-half strike sent Japan through and ended Ghana's World Cup dream in the quarter-finals.
Black Maidens Edge Argentina on Penalties, Now Face Japan in World Cup Last Eight
Ghana's Black Maidens held their nerve in a 5-4 shootout win over Argentina and now meet Japan for a U-17 Women's World Cup semi-final spot.
Ampem Darkoa Ladies Beat Edo Queens 3-2 to Book CAF Champions League Spot
Ghana's champions edged Nigeria's Edo Queens 3-2 to reach the 2026 CAF Women's Champions League, and they're thanking everyone who backed them.
Edo Queens Fire Fresh CAF Protest Over Ampem Darkoa's UWCL Ticket
Nigeria's Edo Queens are back at CAF's door, demanding the Cairo extra-time finish that sent Ampem Darkoa to the 2026 Champions League be wiped out.
Black Damsels Open Screening Camp as Ghana Chases WAFU B U-15 Glory
Ghana's Black Damsels head to Prampram this October to start building the squad they hope will conquer the WAFU B U-15 Girls tournament.
Ampem Darkoa Ladies Land Tough Group B Draw at CAF Women's Champions League
Ghana's champions will take on AS FAR, USFAS Bamako and Kawempe Muslim Ladies in Egypt after a hard-fought road to the 2026 continental showpiece.
Ampem Darkoa Ladies beat Edo Queens to book CAF Women's Champions League spot
Ghana's Ampem Darkoa Ladies edged Edo Queens 1-0 after a long-running dispute to secure a place in the 2026 CAF Women's Champions League.
Black Maidens Survive Argentina Scare as Appiah Fires Ghana Into Quarters
Down to 10 players and pegged back late, Ghana's U17 stars held their nerve as Jessica Appiah buried the winning spot-kick in Morocco.
Black Maidens Eye Semi-Final Spot After Penalty Thriller in Morocco
Ghana's Black Maidens beat Argentina on penalties, and coach Joe Nana Adarkwah says no quarter-final opponent will stop them.
Edo Queens, Ampem Darkoa Meet Again in Cairo for WAFU B Ticket
Nigeria's Edo Queens and Ghana's Ampem Darkoa get a decisive 30-minute rematch in Cairo to settle the WAFU B spot in the CAF Women's Champions League.
Ampem Darkoa Eye Extra-Time Knockout vs Edo Queens in Cairo
Ghana's Ampem Darkoa want to settle their WAFU B decider with Nigeria's Edo Queens inside 30 minutes of extra time and skip the penalty drama.
Ampem Darkoa Land in Cairo for Edo Queens Extra-Time Showdown
Ghana's Ampem Darkoa Ladies are in Egypt to finish the unfinished business against Nigeria's Edo Queens, with a CAF Women's Champions League spot at stake.
Black Maidens Rebuilt on Praise and Perks, Now Eye Argentina
Ghana's Black Maidens went from a 3-0 opening loss to the knockouts, and coach Joe Nana Adarkwa says encouragement and incentives fuelled the turnaround.
Black Maidens Bounce Back: Ghana's Belief Fuels U-17 World Cup Fightback
After a 3-0 opening loss to Norway, Ghana's young Black Maidens found their fire and roared back with a thrilling 3-3 draw against Brazil in Morocco.
Black Maidens Warned: Adarkwa Demands Caution Against Argentina
Ghana's U-17 women face a tricky Round of 16 test in Rabat, and coach Joe Nana Adarkwa wants sharper finishing and a tighter back line.
Black Maidens Vow to Turn Up the Heat Against Argentina
Ghana's Black Maidens chase a U-17 Women's World Cup quarter-final spot, and coach Joe Nana Adarkwa promises a sharper, bolder display against Argentina.
Black Maidens Draw Unbeaten Argentina in U-17 World Cup Last 16
Ghana's Black Maidens bounced back from a rocky start to reach the knockouts, and now face unbeaten Argentina in Morocco.
Black Maidens get per diems but still await bonuses before Argentina clash
Ghana's U-17 stars have their per diems sorted, but qualification bonuses remain unpaid as they prepare for a Round of 16 date with Argentina.
Seidatu Wahab Rules Midfield as Black Maidens Sink Canada
Ghana's Seidatu Wahab was named Player of the Match as the Black Maidens beat Canada 2-0 and booked a U-17 Women's World Cup Round of 16 spot.
Black Maidens Down Canada 2-0 to Storm Into U-17 World Cup Last 16
Ghana's Black Maidens used a trio of game-changing substitutes to beat Canada 2-0 and book a Round of 16 spot in Morocco.
Black Maidens Must Beat Canada or Go Home, Says Adarkwa
Ghana's U-17 girls face a win-or-out showdown with Canada, and coach Joe Nana Adarkwa says there is no Plan B.
Black Starlets Miss Podium as Burkina Faso Win Third-Place Tie
Ghana's U-17 side tumbled out of the WAFU Zone B Championship in fourth place after a 2-0 loss to hosts Burkina Faso in the bronze-medal match.
Ghana Skipper Says Sorry as Ivory Coast End Black Starlets' AFCON Dream
Issah Abdul Rafiu apologises to Ghanaians after a 10-man Black Starlets fell 1-0 to Ivory Coast, ending their 2027 U17 AFCON hopes.
Ghana's Akoto and Burkina's Tiendrebeogo Take Charge of WAFU U-17 Final
Two West African administrators will run the show as Cote d'Ivoire and Niger fight for the 2026 WAFU U-17 crown in Ouagadougou.
Ocansey to GFA: Don't Break Up Ghana's Black Starlets
Black Starlets boss Kassim Ocansey wants the GFA to keep his U17 squad together as the foundation for Ghana's future senior national teams.
Black Starlets Chase Bronze After Ten-Man Heartbreak vs Ivory Coast
Ghana's U17 stars want to bounce back against hosts Burkina Faso on Friday, with coach Kassim Ocansey insisting only a red card stopped them.
Black Maidens Fight Back to Draw 3-3 With Brazil at U-17 World Cup
Ghana's young stars recovered from a Norway loss to hold Brazil in a six-goal thriller, and coach Nana Adarkwah says the best is still to come.
Black Maidens Shuffle the Deck: Ghana Make Two Changes to Face Brazil
Coach Joe Nana Adarkwa tweaks Ghana's XI for a crucial U-17 Women's World Cup group clash with Brazil, with kick-off at 6:00 PM.
Edo Queens and Ampem Darkoa Head to Egypt to Settle WAFU B Final
Nigeria's Edo Queens and Ghana's Ampem Darkoa will resume their 2-2 deadlock from the start of extra time in Egypt on 28 or 29 October.
Black Starlets Ready for Ivory Coast Showdown With Africa Cup Spot at Stake
Ghana's U17 stars have wrapped up their preparations for a Tuesday semi-final against Ivory Coast that could send them to Morocco 2027.
Black Starlets One Win Away From 2027 U17 AFCON Place
Ghana's Black Starlets face Ivory Coast in Ouagadougou with a ticket to Morocco 2027 and a WAFU Zone B final spot both on the line.
Ocansey: Ghana's Ivory Coast Semi Bigger Than the Final
Black Starlets boss Kassim Ocansey says beating Ivory Coast in Ouagadougou is the real prize, with a 2027 U17 AFCON ticket on the line.
Ten-Man Black Starlets Fall to Ivory Coast, Miss 2027 U17 AFCON
Ghana's U17 dream in Morocco is over after a red card and a late Alex Fousseni Bamba goal sank them in the WAFU Zone B semi-final.
Red Card Rocks Ghana as Ivory Coast Edge Black Starlets in U17 Semi
Ten-man Ghana pushed hard, but Alex Fousseni Bamba's 76th-minute strike sent Ivory Coast to the final and Morocco 2027.
Ampem Darkoa Ladies Slotted Into Group B, But Extra Time Decides Their Fate
Ghana's Ampem Darkoa Ladies have a Group B place for Egypt 2026, but a replayed extra-time period against Edo Queens must go their way first.
Ghana Bring Back Their Big Guns for Ivory Coast Semi-Final Showdown
Ghana's Black Starlets restore key men for a do-or-die WAFU B U-17 semi-final against Ivory Coast, with a continental ticket on the line.
Ivory Coast Stun Black Starlets, End Ghana's 2027 U-17 AFCON Dream
Ghana's young stars topped their group unbeaten, but a 1-0 semi-final loss to Ivory Coast has shut them out of Morocco 2027.
Ampem Darkoa Eye Date With Holders AS FAR at CAF Women's Champions League
Ghana's Ampem Darkoa could land in a Group B showdown with defending champions AS FAR, but Edo Queens stand in the way first.
Egypt 2026 Draw Set: FC Masar and AS FAR Lead the Way
Africa's best women's clubs head to Egypt with the draw format locked, hosts FC Masar and holders AS FAR already seeded and the chase for continental glory on.
Black Maidens Not Done Yet: GFA Backs Ghana to Bounce Back at U-17 World Cup
Despite a 3-0 opening loss to Norway, the GFA insists Ghana's Black Maidens can still fight their way out of Group C in Morocco.
Abdul Latif Vows Career-Best Show as Ghana Chase U17 AFCON Ticket
Black Starlets winger Abdul Latif Wunzalgu promises his finest display yet as Ghana meet Ivory Coast with a 2027 U17 AFCON spot on the line.
CAF Rejects Edo Queens Appeal: Final Against Ampem Darkoa Must Resume
CAF's Appeal Board has thrown out Edo Queens' bid to save their shoot-out win, forcing a restart from extra time against Ghana's Ampem Darkoa.
Norway Stun Black Maidens 3-0 in U-17 World Cup Opener
Ghana's Black Maidens crashed to a 3-0 loss against Norway in Morocco, conceding twice in 13 minutes to open their World Cup campaign.
Wahab Says Black Maidens Are Ready to Make World Cup Noise
Ghana captain Seidatu Wahab says the Black Maidens are united, sharp and fearless as they open their U-17 Women's World Cup bid against Norway.
Black Maidens Unleash XI as Wahab Leads Ghana Into Norway Clash
Captain Seidatu Wahab and goalkeeper Manuella Aklie headline Ghana's lineup for the U-17 Women's World Cup opener against Norway in Rabat.
Black Maidens Chase Redemption as Ghana Face Norway at U-17 World Cup
Ghana's Black Maidens are back on the world stage in Morocco, and a tough Norway side stands between them and a fast start in Group C.
Ghana's Black Starlets Square Up to Ivory Coast With Morocco 2027 on the Line
Ghana and Ivory Coast meet in a WAFU Zone B U17 semi-final where the winner books a ticket to the 2027 U17 AFCON in Morocco.
Ghana's Black Starlets Captain Issah: Semi-Final Ticket Won't Slow Us Down
Qualified already, Ghana's U17 skipper Issah Abdul Rafiu insists the Black Starlets will go all out against hosts Burkina Faso in Ouagadougou.
Black Starlets Captain Issah Vows No Let-Up Against Burkina Faso
Already through to the WAFU B U17 semis, Ghana's skipper says the Starlets are chasing a perfect group stage in Ouagadougou.
Black Starlets Rest Stars but Refuse to Relax Against Burkina Faso
Already through to the WAFU B U17 semi-finals, Ghana's Black Starlets will rotate against hosts Burkina Faso without losing their winning edge.
Black Starlets Lock In for Burkina Faso Showdown With Semis Already Booked
Ghana's U17 stars are already through to the WAFU B semi-finals, but they're chasing a perfect group stage against hosts Burkina Faso.
Black Maidens Draw Norway First as Ghana Learn Group C Path
Ghana's Black Maidens kick off their U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco against Norway on October 18, in a Group C that offers no easy points.
Ghana Unveil 21 Black Maidens for U17 World Cup in Morocco
Coach Nana Joe Adarkwa locks in his final 21 for Morocco 2026, blending returning talent with three bright young call-ups from the U15s.
Black Queens Thrill Takoradi Fans, Then Crush Mauritius 7-0
The GFA took Ghana's Black Queens into Takoradi schools before the LA28 qualifier, and the team repaid that love with a statement win over Mauritius.
Black Maidens Storm Back to Stun Kenya 2-1 Before World Cup
Ghana's U-17 girls shook off an early scare and turned the game around to beat Kenya 2-1 in a World Cup warm-up in Morocco.
Black Starlets beat Benin 3-1, but Ocansey demands sharper focus
Ghana's U17 side took down Benin at the WAFU B Championship, yet coach Kassim Ocansey wants less switching off and more bite going forward.
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