Jessica Appiah Named Player of the Match as Ghana Hold Brazil in Six-Goal Thriller

Ghana midfielder Jessica Appiah Asamoah earned the Player of the Match award after helping the Black Maidens secure a dramatic 3-3 draw against Brazil at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

The Group C encounter at the Mohammed VI Football Academy in Salé on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, kept Ghana’s hopes of reaching the knockout stage alive following their opening defeat to Norway.

Appiah played a decisive role in the comeback, creating the late equaliser as the Black Maidens fought to avoid a second successive loss.

Brazil took the lead in the seventh minute through Nicolly, but Ghana responded with two quick goals from Rafia Osman and Gloria Ameaa to move 2-1 ahead.

The South Americans recovered before the interval, with Kaillany Ranifah bringing them level. Indy then restored Brazil’s advantage close to the hour mark, leaving Ghana chasing the game once again.

With time running out, Appiah produced the breakthrough in the 85th minute. The midfielder evaded two Brazilian players before delivering a defense-splitting pass to substitute Priscilla Mensah, who finished to make it 3-3.

Beyond her contribution to the equaliser, Appiah’s creativity, energy and vision helped Ghana compete throughout an absorbing contest. Her performance earned her the official Player of the Match honor.

The result gave the Black Maidens their first point of the tournament and a chance to pursue qualification in their final group fixture.

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