Ghana’s Black Maidens have announced their starting XI for their Round of 16 encounter against Argentina at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
Goalkeeper M. Aklie will start between the posts as Ghana seek to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the tournament.
Captain S. Wahab leads the side and is expected to play a key role in midfield, with E. Essenam, J. Appiah, Ameaa, O. Cynthia, C. Ashiaku and G. Juliana completing the team’s attacking and midfield options.
At the back, Osman, H. Adam and L. Musah will be tasked with providing defensive stability and containing Argentina’s attacking threat.
Head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa has also named 10 players on the substitutes’ bench, including Shani, P. Mensah, S. Amadu, N. Danso, M. Koah, J. Nyafule, Achiaa, B. Kpentey, A. Bonsra and A. Napari.
With a quarter-final place at stake, the Black Maidens will be determined to deliver a strong performance and continue their campaign on the global stage.
The knockout encounter presents Ghana with an opportunity to progress among the tournament’s last eight teams, but they must overcome a determined Argentine side to achieve that objective.
Ghana Starting XI: M. Aklie (GK), Osman, H. Adam, L. Musah, S. Wahab (C), E. Essenam, J. Appiah, Ameaa, O. Cynthia, C. Ashiaku, G. Juliana.
Substitutes: Shani, P. Mensah, S. Amadu, N. Danso, M. Koah, J. Nyafule, Achiaa, B. Kpentey, A. Bonsra, A. Napari.
