Ghana join Nigeria in securing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 qualification

Ghana 1-1 Senegal (Ghana win 7-6 on penalties; 2-2 on aggregate)

Scorers:
Ghana: Seidatu Wahab (44')
Senegal: Mame Diarra Diallo (10')

Ghana booked their place at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 after defeating Senegal 7-6 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the second leg, which left the tie level at 2-2 on aggregate.

In a fiercely contested West African derby, the Black Maidens held their nerve in a dramatic penalty shootout to become the second African nation to qualify through the final round of the continental qualifiers.

Senegal made the brighter start and took the lead after 10 minutes when Mame Diarra Diallo found the back of the net, putting the visitors ahead on the day and increasing the pressure on the hosts.

Ghana responded just before half-time through Seidatu Wahab, who capitalised on a defensive lapse to level the match and restore parity in the tie.

Both teams created opportunities after the break but neither could find a decisive goal as the contest remained deadlocked through the remainder of normal time.

With the aggregate score still level at 2-2, the tie was settled by a penalty shootout.

The two sides matched each other before Ghana eventually prevailed 7-6, converting seven of their eight penalties to seal qualification for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.

The victory sends Ghana to Morocco later this year, where they will once again represent Africa on the global stage.

The defeat for Senegal brings an end to an impressive qualifying campaign after pushing one of Africa's most successful youth teams all the way to penalties.