Ghana head coach Nana Joe Adarkwa has named his final 21-player squad for the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
Forward Jessica Appiah Asamoah is among the selections after recovering from injury, providing a boost to the Black Maidens ahead of the tournament.
The squad also features three players promoted from the U15 team: Christiana Ashiaku, Mavis Koah and Belinda Kpentey, who will make the step up to the U17 level.
Adarkwa has selected three goalkeepers, seven defenders, six midfielders and five forwards for the competition.
Belinda Maku Aklie, Rahima A. Napari and Josephine Nyanufule will compete for the goalkeeping position, while Matilda A. B. Amoah, Hajara Adam, Latifa Musah, Mavis Koah, Rafia Osman, Juliana Gyekyewaa and Seraphina E. Esse make up the defensive options.
The midfield will feature Belinda Kpentey, Christiana Ashiaku, Benedicta D. Nkietah, Seidatu Wahab, Zeinab Shani and Sekinatu Amadu.
In attack, Ghana will rely on Priscilla Mensah, Linda Achiaa, Jessica Appiah Asamoah, Cynthia Obinsrewuo and Gloria A. Adomako.
The Black Maidens face a challenging task in Group C, where they have been drawn against Canada, Brazil and Norway.
