Black Maidens to depart for Lome on Friday ahead of U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier

Ghana’s U-17 women’s team, the Black Maidens, will travel to Lomé on Friday as preparations intensify for a pivotal clash in their bid to reach the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

The squad is expected to depart with a strong and balanced selection, reflecting the technical team’s intent to secure a favourable result away from home.

The first leg of the qualifier is scheduled for April 12 at the Stade de Kégué, where Ghana will seek to lay a solid foundation ahead of the return fixture.

This encounter represents a significant step in Ghana’s qualification campaign, with the Maidens eager to reaffirm their reputation as one of Africa’s most reliable performers at youth level.

The team is making a return to the tournament qualifiers after serving a ban for age fraud.

Attention will also be firmly fixed on the second leg, set for April 18 at the Accra Sports Stadium. A strong showing in Lomé could prove decisive, easing pressure ahead of the home tie.