U-17 WWC: Black Maidens qualify for last 16 after win over Canada

Black Maidens have qualified for the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco after securing a 2-0 victory over Canada in their final Group C match.

⏰: Full Time!A well deserved win for the Maidens!!!We progress to the next round! 🇬🇭 2:0 🇨🇦#ShineBlackMaidens✨#U17WWC pic.twitter.com/cp2JbvHN2J

The Black Maidens sealed their place in the knockout stage with a disciplined performance, scoring twice in the second half to claim all three points.

After a goalless first half, Linda Achiaa broke the deadlock in the 65th minute to give Ghana the lead.

Christiana Ashiaku then scored in the fifth minute of added time to confirm the victory and secure Ghana’s progression to the next round.

Goalkeeper Belinda Maku Aklie also recorded her first clean sheet of the tournament, helping Ghana keep Canada from scoring in a crucial encounter.

The result takes Ghana to four points from three matches, securing second place in Group C and a place in the last 16.

The Black Maidens began their campaign with a 3-0 defeat to Norway but responded with a 3-3 draw against Brazil before overcoming Canada to advance.

Ghana will now await confirmation of their opponent for the Round of 16 as they continue their campaign at the tournament.