FIFA U17 Women's World Cup
Black Maidens’ Latifa Musah presents 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup Jersey to Grandmother
Black Maidens defender Latifa Musah has shared a heartwarming moment after presenting her 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup jersey to her grandmother.
The young footballer shared photos of the presentation on her TikTok page, capturing a special moment of appreciation following her experience representing Ghana on the global stage.
Musah was a key member of Ghana’s squad at the tournament in Morocco, featuring in the starting lineup for all the Black Maidens’ matches. She also recorded Ghana’s highest player rating of 7.6 in their quarter-final encounter against Japan, despite the team suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat.
The defender currently plays for Sissamba Ladies in the Greater Accra Regional Football Association (GARFA) Women’s Division One League.
Her gesture is a touching tribute to family support and the people who stand behind young footballers throughout their journeys.
FIFA U17 Women's World Cup
Sekinatu Amadu gives back to Jonina Ladies after Black Maidens World Cup campaign
Black Maidens midfielder Sekinatu Amadu has demonstrated her appreciation for her club teammates after donating drinks, toiletries and cash to members of Jonina Ladies Football Club.
The thoughtful gesture was captured in a video shared on Jonina Ladies’ official Facebook page, showing the young midfielder presenting the items to her teammates in a heartwarming display of generosity and team spirit.
Amadu was part of Ghana’s squad at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, where the Black Maidens reached the quarter-finals. She also featured in Ghana’s quarter-final encounter against Japan.
The young midfielder’s gesture reflects the importance of togetherness, appreciation and mutual support within a team. Having represented Ghana on the international stage, Amadu has returned to show love to the teammates and club that remain part of her football journey.
Her act is a beautiful reminder that success in football is not only about achievements on the pitch but also about the relationships, generosity and positive impact players bring to their teams.
FIFA U17 Women's World Cup
Belinda Maku Aklie marks return to Cabfix Ladies with clean sheet after World Cup assignment
Cabfix Ladies goalkeeper Belinda Maku Aklie made a positive return to club football after representing Ghana at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, keeping a clean sheet in her side’s 2-0 victory over Ideal Ladies in the GARFA Women’s Division One League.
The young goalkeeper delivered a composed performance between the posts, helping Cabfix Ladies secure all three points in their opening league fixture of the 2026/27 season.
The clean sheet comes after Belinda’s involvement with Ghana’s Black Maidens at the World Cup in Morocco, where she also produced an impressive performance against Canada.
Speaking after the game, Belinda expressed her delight at keeping her first clean sheet of the new campaign and hoped to maintain the record throughout the season.
She, however, credited her defensive teammates for their contribution, explaining that communication and coordination with the defenders played an important role in achieving the result.
The goalkeeper also used the opportunity to appreciate the fans for their continued support, acknowledging their encouragement as she settles back into club football.
With a clean sheet already secured in her first outing, Belinda will be hoping to build on the performance as Cabfix Ladies prepare for their next assignment against Sissamba Ladies at home.
FIFA U17 Women's World Cup
DPR Korea thrash Brazil 6-0 to claim Bronze at FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
DPR Korea secured third place at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after producing a commanding 6-0 victory over Brazil in the bronze medal match in Rabat, Morocco.
The Asian side delivered a dominant performance, scoring twice in the first half before adding four more goals after the break to complete an emphatic victory.
Kim Won Sim opened the scoring in the 12th minute before Ri Ui Gyong doubled DPR Korea’s advantage in the 43rd minute, sending her side into the break with a comfortable 2-0 lead.
DPR Korea continued their dominance in the second half, with Ri Ye Rim extending the lead in the 61st minute.
Ri Ui Gyong completed her brace in the 71st minute to make it 4-0 before Yu Jong Hyang added a fifth in the 86th minute.
Ri Kyong Im then rounded off the scoring a minute later, sealing an impressive 6-0 victory for DPR Korea.
The result handed DPR Korea the bronze medal, while Brazil finished fourth after missing out on a podium position for the second consecutive edition.
For Brazil, the defeat marked a disappointing end to their campaign, while DPR Korea once again demonstrated their strength in the youth women’s game.
The result also means DPR Korea finish the tournament as third-place winners, with Nigeria and Japan contesting the final for the world title.
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Nigeria make history as first African Nation to win FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s Flamingos have been crowned champions of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating Japan 2-1 in Saturday’s final in Morocco.
The victory marks a historic milestone for Nigerian and African women’s football, with the Flamingos becoming the first African nation to lift the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup trophy.
Nigeria took control of the final shortly before half-time when Awawu Bashiru opened the scoring in the 38th minute, giving the West Africans a 1-0 advantage at the break.
The Flamingos wasted little time extending their lead after the restart, with Oluebube Umejiaku finding the back of the net early in the second half to make it 2-0.
Japan, however, refused to give up and pulled a goal back through Fuki Ito in the 80th minute, setting up a tense finish.
Despite Japan’s late push, Nigeria held on to secure a memorable 2-1 victory and write their names into the history books.
The triumph represents Nigeria’s first title at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup and makes them the first African country to win the competition.
It is also a landmark achievement for the continent, which had never previously produced a champion in the tournament.
The Flamingos’ victory brings a remarkable end to their 2026 campaign and establishes Nigeria as the new world champions at the U-17 level.
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