RABAT, Morocco — 25 October 2026: Ghana's Black Maidens will face Argentina in the round of 16 of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup on Wednesday, 28 October, after beating Canada 2–0 in their final group match on Saturday.
The Ghana Football Association's fixture announcement confirms the opponent and date. Ghana finished the group phase with four points, recovering from an opening defeat to Norway and a draw with Brazil to secure their place in the knockout stage.
The Black Maidens face Argentina in the round of 16 on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, in Morocco. Ghana qualified after beating Canada 2–0. The GFA's fixture announcement confirms the date but does not specify kickoff time or the match pitch.
Canada win replaces qualification calculations
Ghana's progress is now a completed result, rather than a scenario dependent on what they might achieve in their last group game. MyJoyOnline's match report records that the Black Maidens finished second in Group C with four points, behind Brazil on seven.
That changes the position explained in XTRAfrica's earlier Ghana–Brazil qualification guide. After the 3–3 draw with Brazil, Ghana still needed victory against Canada to keep their tournament alive. They delivered it, moving past their opponents and into the last 16.
Their three group results show the recovery:
The clean sheet against Canada was Ghana's first of the group phase. Having conceded six goals across their first two matches, they combined the required victory with a stronger defensive outcome in the decider.
Achiaa and Ashiaku provide the decisive goals
The GFA's Canada match account describes a game changed by second-half substitutions. Linda Achiaa supplied the opening goal with her first touch, just 35 seconds after entering the match.
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RABAT, Morocco — 25 October 2026: Ghana's Black Maidens will face Argentina in the round of 16 of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup on Wednesday, 28 October, after beating Canada 2–0 in their final group match on Saturday.
The Ghana Football Association's fixture announcement confirms the opponent and date. Ghana finished the group phase with four points, recovering from an opening defeat to Norway and a draw with Brazil to secure their place in the knockout stage.
The Black Maidens face Argentina in the round of 16 on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, in Morocco. Ghana qualified after beating Canada 2–0. The GFA's fixture announcement confirms the date but does not specify kickoff time or the match pitch.
Canada win replaces qualification calculations
Ghana's progress is now a completed result, rather than a scenario dependent on what they might achieve in their last group game. MyJoyOnline's match report records that the Black Maidens finished second in Group C with four points, behind Brazil on seven.
That changes the position explained in XTRAfrica's earlier Ghana–Brazil qualification guide. After the 3–3 draw with Brazil, Ghana still needed victory against Canada to keep their tournament alive. They delivered it, moving past their opponents and into the last 16.
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Their three group results show the recovery:
Opponent | Result for Ghana | Points earned |
Norway | Lost 0–3 | 0 |
Brazil | Drew 3–3 | 1 |
Canada | Won 2–0 | 3 |
Total | One win, one draw, one defeat | 4 |
The clean sheet against Canada was Ghana's first of the group phase. Having conceded six goals across their first two matches, they combined the required victory with a stronger defensive outcome in the decider.
Achiaa and Ashiaku provide the decisive goals
The GFA's Canada match account describes a game changed by second-half substitutions. Linda Achiaa supplied the opening goal with her first touch, just 35 seconds after entering the match.
The move involved a forward ball from Hajara Adam and a contribution from Priscilla Mensah before Achiaa finished. Christiana Ashiaku then struck from distance in stoppage time to complete the victory.
Ghana had threatened before the breakthrough. Jessica Appiah forced Canadian goalkeeper Megan Lemieux to turn an effort onto the post, while MyJoyOnline reports that the Black Maidens went into halftime without a goal despite creating numerous attempts.
The eventual goals gave Adarkwa's side the advantage their earlier chances had failed to produce. Against Argentina, the influence of the substitutes offers the coach an additional selection consideration, although no starting lineup for that match has been announced in the fixture notice.
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Adarkwa praises the response but expects harder opposition
In his post-match comments published by the GFA, head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa praised his players and technical team. He said the team had approached the Canada match with victory as its objective and highlighted the impact of the changes after halftime.
“They made us extremely proud,” he said.
His satisfaction was accompanied by a warning about the next stage. Adarkwa said tougher opposition lay ahead and that the team would work towards that challenge. Qualification gives Ghana another match, but the coach's response stopped short of predicting an easy route beyond Argentina.
The contrast is clear: the players have recovered from their difficult start, while preparation now shifts to a knockout opponent. The Canada performance supplies evidence of progress without settling how Wednesday's match will unfold.
Wahab's midfield contribution earns recognition
Captain Seidatu Wahab was named Player of the Match against Canada. The GFA highlighted her defensive work, composure and contribution alongside Jessica Appiah in midfield.
In a separate interview, Wahab said the players entered the match determined to win. She described the responsibility she felt to lead through her performance after finding previous matches difficult.
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“Nothing is really tough for the Maidens,” she said.
Her award gives recognition to the work behind the two goals. Ghana's next challenge will require both the attacking contributions that decided the Canada match and the organisation that helped protect their lead.
What supporters can confirm before Wednesday
The confirmed next step is the Argentina fixture on 28 October. The GFA announcement does not provide the kickoff time, exact pitch or broadcast arrangements, so supporters should check subsequent official match information before planning their viewing.
Flashscore's qualification report also identifies Argentina as Ghana's next opponent. The group-stage task is complete; the next sporting milestone is a place in the quarter-finals.
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