U-17 Women’s World Cup: Joe Nana Adarkwah proud of Black Maidens after Brazil draw

Home Home Latest News Latest News World Footaball World Footaball Ghana Players Abroad Ghana Players Abroad Ghana Premier League Ghana Premier League National Teams National Teams Videos Videos Black Stars Black Stars Transfer News & Rumours Transfer News & Rumours Kotoko Kotoko Hearts Of Oak Hearts Of Oak U-17 Women's World Cup: Joe Nana Adarkwah proud of Black Maidens after Brazil draw 22 October 2026 Latest News Share this with Email Share this with Facebook Share this with Twitter Share this with Whatsapp Image caption RABAT, MOROCCO – OCTOBER 21: Rafia Osman of Ghana celebrates with her teammates after scoring her team’s first goal during the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup Group C match between Ghana and Brazil at the Mohammed VI Football Complex on October 21, 2026 in Rabat, Morocco. (Photo by Judit Cartiel – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) Ghana U-17 women’s coach Nana Adarkwah has praised his players for their performance against Brazil despite missing out on victory at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

The Black Maidens drew 3-3 with the South American side in their second Group C match on Wednesday, recovering from their opening 3-0 defeat by Norway.

Adarkwah admitted Ghana could have secured all three points but was pleased with the team’s overall display, despite their inability to convert several scoring opportunities.

“We did very well. We are in one of the toughest groups, but I’m proud of my girls,” he told FIFA Media.

“After equalising, we had so many chances, but they are young, they are learning, so we have a lot to do with the girls, but I’m happy for them.”

The Ghana coach also acknowledged Brazil’s standing in women’s football, while expressing confidence that his team would continue to improve.

“We are like them, but Brazil are up there. We are getting stronger, and we will get there,” he added.

Ghana will face Canada in their final Group C fixture on Saturday, 24 October, as they seek to finish the group stage on a positive note.