FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup: Ghana’s Jessica Appiah Named MVP In 3-3 Draw Against Brazil

Ghana U17 attacker Jessica Appiah has been named player of the match after Black Maidens’ 3-3 draw against Brazil at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.

According to a report published by Ghanamma on October 21, 2026, Ghana U17 attacker Jessica Appiah has been named player of the match after the team’s 3-3 draw against Brazil U17 in the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup. The teenager starred for the Black Maidens throughout the match on Wednesday, providing the assist for the crucial third goal that ensured Ghana secured a point at the end of the contest. For her impressive displays in the six-goal thriller, she has been named MVP. In the Group C contest, Brazil took an early lead through a strike from Nicolly in the 7th minute. However, goals from Rafia Osman and Gloria Ameaa in the 31st and 35th minutes respectively turned the game in Ghana’s favour. Brazil refused to give up and scored before halftime through Kaillany Rafinah as the two teams went into the break on level pegging. With all to play for in the second half, Ghana created the most chances after the break and should have won the match. Unfortunately, several missed chances meant the game ended 3-3 with both teams scoring a goal in the second half.

According to a report published by 3News on October 20, 2026, former Sports Minister Nii Lantey Vanderpuye has called on Ghana to prioritise long-term rebuilding of the Black Stars over immediate ambitions at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Speaking in an interview with Sir John on Akoma 87.9 FM’s GhanAkoma, Vanderpuye urged football authorities to develop a comprehensive plan to establish a strong and competitive national team for the future. We should forget about the 2030 World Cup and the 2027 AFCON and focus on building a strong team for the next eight years, he said. He stressed the need for a clear development strategy, backed by strong structures, to ensure Ghana builds a team capable of competing consistently at the highest level. Vanderpuye also criticised the composition of the current Black Stars squad, describing it as a mixture of players assembled without sufficient continuity.

According to a report published by Ghana SoccerNet on October 22, 2026, former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has shared a skill he learnt from legendary Brazilian striker Ronaldo. Gyan disclosed that one of his best dribbling moves was perfected by learning from the two-time World Cup winner. I learnt this skill from R9 when I was in JSS, posted Gyan on social media on October 21, 2026, responding to a fan comparing his skill to Brazil and Barcelona star Raphinha. Gyan, during his playing days will beat any defender, the moment he produces the skill. Interestingly, Gyan faced Ronaldo at the 2006 World Cup, as Brazil defeated the Black Stars 3-0 at the round of 16. Gyan holds the record for the most goals scored by an African at the World Cup with 6, and he is also Ghana’s all-time top scorer with 51 strikes.

According to a report published by Ghanamma on October 10, 2026, a Ghanaian resident in the United States has challenged the claim that supporters could attend a Black Stars World Cup match without paying for tickets, alleging that fans were instead charged $1,000 per ticket. The resident expressed concern over the reported ticket arrangements, explaining that despite the government’s announcement about free tickets, the supporters involved still had to pay a substantial amount to gain entry to the match. There were no free tickets, despite the government’s announcement. We paid $1,000 per ticket for the Black Stars’ World Cup match, the Ghanaian resident stated.

This report is based on verified publications by Ghanamma on October 21, 2026, 3News on October 20, 2026, Ghana SoccerNet on October 22, 2026, and Ghanamma on October 10, 2026.

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