The Black Maidens Beat Argentina On Penalties, Qualifying For The Quarter Finals Of U-17 Women’s WC

According to a report by GHOne TV today being Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Ghana’s national U-17 women’s football team, the Black Maidens, have secured a place in the quarterfinals of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating Argentina 5-4 in a penalty shootout.

The victory marks an important achievement for the young Ghanaian side, who demonstrated determination and composure to overcome their Argentine opponents and continue their campaign in the international competition.

The encounter proved decisive as both teams battled for a place among the tournament’s last eight. With qualification at stake, the players faced the pressure of a knockout fixture in which a single mistake could have ended their hopes of progressing further.

However, the Black Maidens managed to emerge victorious through the penalty shootout, converting their opportunities to secure the 5-4 win over Argentina. The result confirmed Ghana’s advancement to the quarterfinal stage and kept the team’s hopes of achieving a memorable finish alive.

The qualification is a significant moment for Ghanaian women’s football, particularly at the youth level, where international tournaments provide young players with valuable opportunities to develop their skills and gain experience against teams from different footballing backgrounds.

The Black Maidens’ success also offers encouragement to supporters who have followed the team’s journey at the competition. Their progress to the quarterfinals places them among the teams still competing for the tournament’s ultimate prize.

Attention will now turn to Ghana’s next assignment as the team prepares for the challenges of the quarterfinal stage. The players and technical team will need to maintain their concentration, discipline and determination if they are to continue their impressive run.

Although the penalty shootout victory over Argentina represents a major step forward, the competition becomes increasingly demanding as the remaining teams pursue a place in the semifinals.

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