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Published: May 24 2026
Published at: 8:09am
Story by Saibu Terry
Ghana’s Black Maidens produced a stunning performance at the Accra Sports Stadium, cruising to a commanding 6-0 victory over Liberia in the first leg of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers.
The Ghanaian side dominated proceedings from kickoff, displaying attacking flair, tactical discipline, and relentless energy to put themselves in a strong position ahead of the return encounter.
After sustained pressure, the breakthrough arrived in the 31st minute when Daniella Abass calmly slotted home to give the hosts a deserved lead.
The Black Maidens returned from the break with renewed intensity and doubled their advantage in the 53rd minute after Seidatu Wahab confidently converted from the penalty spot.
Just four minutes later, Linda Achiaa added the third goal with a composed finish before Jessica Appiah made it 4-0 in the 60th minute following another brilliant attacking move by the hosts.
Liberia struggled to cope with Ghana’s relentless pressure as Priscilla Mensah netted the fifth goal in the 73rd minute. Mavis Yeboah then completed the rout with a late strike in the 90th minute to crown an unforgettable evening for the Black Maidens.
The emphatic result gives Ghana a huge advantage heading into the second leg as the Black Maidens move closer to securing qualification to the next stage of the competition.
