FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Q: Ghana eliminate Senegal in style – (video)

The Black Maidens defeated their Senegalese counterpart 3-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium to secure a place in the third round of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup India 2022 Qualifiers.

Having won the first leg 1-0 in Mbour a fortnight ago, Ghana came into the game with a slight advantage. The Black Maidens failed to extend the advantage in the first half, going into the break scoreless.

Just minutes into the second half, skipper Georgina Ayisha Aoyem displayed her leadership skills to give the Black Maidens a 1-0 lead with a solo effort.

The Black Princesses extended their lead in the 58th minute, Princess Owusu who was the scorer in the first leg scored once again, finishing off a pass from Karima Abdulai to make it 2-0.

In the 71st minute, Princess Owusu was sent off for a violent conduct. Despite being a woman down, the Black Princesses wrapped the game up with a third through Karima Abdulai in the 73rd minute.

The 3-0 victory on the day and 4-0 on aggregate secures the Black Maidens a place in the third round of the World Cup qualifiers.

The Black Maidens who are hoping to make their 7th appearance at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup will now face one of Liberia and Guinea in the next round.

Watch highlights of the game below: