2026 FIFA U-17 WWC: Another African Nation Joins Nigeria in Round of 16

According to a report by FIFA.com on Saturday, October 24, 2026, Ghana have joined Nigeria in qualifying for the Round of 16 at the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco after the Black Maidens secured their place in the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Canada.

Ghana advanced after finishing second in Group C to set up a Round of 16 encounter against Argentina.

The Black Maidens’ qualification comes a day after Nigeria’s Flamingos booked their place in the last 16 with an impressive 3-1 victory over defending champions North Korea in their final Group B fixture on Friday, October 23.

Nigeria’s victory was secured through goals from Oluwakemi Adegbuyi in the 15th minute, Oluebube Umejiaku in the 38th minute, and Kanyinsola Yusuf in the 56th minute.

North Korea scored a late penalty through Yu Jong-hyang but could not prevent the Nigerian side from claiming all three points.

The Flamingos finished second in Group B with six points, behind North Korea on goal difference, to advance to the knockout stage.

Ghana, meanwhile, strengthened Africa’s representation in the competition by progressing from Group C, where their victory over Canada secured their passage to the next round.

The Black Maidens opened their tournament with a 3-0 defeat to Norway on October 18.

Ghana responded in their second group match against Brazil on October 21, fighting back twice to secure an entertaining 3-3 draw.

The Black Maidens will face Argentina in the Round of 16, while Nigeria await confirmation of their knockout-stage opponents based on the final group standings.

The 2026 edition is being hosted by Morocco from October 17 to November 7, with African teams hoping to make a strong impression on home-continent soil and challenge the leading nations for the title.

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