Black Maidens defeat Liberia to reach final round of U-17 qualifiers

Ghana’s Black Maidens sealed their place in the final round of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers following a commanding performance against Liberia, defeating them 2-0 in the second leg to complete an emphatic 8-0 aggregate triumph. Having already established a significant advantage with a 6-0 victory in the first leg at the Accra Sports Stadium, the Black Maidens traveled to Monrovia filled with confidence and finished the job convincingly.

The visitors took control early in the match and were rewarded in the 15th minute when Seidatu Wahab found the back of the net, giving Ghana the lead. The goal settled any nerves, allowing the Maidens to dictate the pace as they continued to create opportunities against their hosts. Liberia attempted to respond and reduce the deficit, but Ghana’s disciplined defense remained solid, denying the home side any clear chances.

After the break, the Black Maidens maintained their intensity and doubled their advantage in the 51st minute through Juliana Gyekyewaa. Her well-placed strike effectively ended any hopes of a Liberian comeback and underscored Ghana’s superiority across both legs. The win capped a flawless qualifying tie for the Black Maidens, who scored eight goals without conceding any.

Their attacking quality, defensive organization, and overall dominance illustrated why they are regarded as one of Africa’s strongest youth women’s football teams. Both the coach and players expressed delight at the professional manner in which they handled both matches, maintaining focus despite carrying a comfortable first-leg lead into the return fixture.

With the Liberian challenge decisively overcome, the Black Maidens now shift their focus to the final qualifying round, aiming to secure a place in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup and uphold Ghana’s proud tradition on the global stage. This comprehensive aggregate victory marks another assertive statement of intent from the young Ghanaian side as they progress closer to achieving their World Cup dream.