Black Maiden Beat Argentina on Penalties to Reach Quarter-Finals of 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup

According to a report by UTV Ghana on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Ghana’s Black Maidens have secured a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating Argentina in a penalty shootout.

The victory is a major achievement for Ghana’s young female footballers, who continue to represent the country on the international stage. The team showed determination, resilience and composure in a difficult match against Argentina to keep its hopes of winning the tournament alive.

The Black Maidens started the game with confidence and worked hard to create scoring opportunities. Their efforts paid off when Jessica Appiah scored in the 16th minute to give Ghana the lead. The goal boosted the team’s confidence as the players continued to defend their advantage.

Argentina, however, refused to give up and increased the pressure as the match progressed. The South American side eventually found the equaliser in the 86th minute through Mercedes Diz, making the score 1-1.

Both teams fought hard, but neither could score another goal before the end of regulation time. The match was therefore decided through a penalty shootout, which placed additional pressure on the players.

The Black Maidens remained focused during the shootout and secured a 5-4 victory over Argentina. Their performance demonstrated the importance of teamwork, discipline and mental strength in high-pressure situations.

The victory sends Ghana into the quarter-finals and gives the team an opportunity to continue its campaign for the trophy. It also provides a significant boost to the confidence of the players and their technical team as they prepare for the next challenge.

Ghanaian football supporters will now be hoping that the Black Maidens can maintain their impressive performance in the remaining matches. The team will need to remain focused and work together as it seeks to advance further in the competition and make the nation proud.

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