The Black Maidens have arrived in Elmina to begin preparations for Saturday’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Guinea.
Twenty-four (24) players and their Technical handlers led by Baba Nuhu have arrived in the Central Regional Capital Tuesday evening.
The Black Maidens will go into the fixture with a slight advantage after securing a 3-1 win in Conakry a fortnight ago.
Baba Nuhu’s side will train at the Cape Coast Stadium on Thursday and Friday before facing Guinea on Saturday, April 30, at the same venue.
Algerian referee Lamia Atman will be the centre referee for the return leg encounter between Ghana and Guinea.
Referee Lamia will be assisted by Asma Feriel Ouahab – Algeria (Assistant I), Abra Sitsofe Agbedanou – Togo (Assistant II) and Ghada Mehat – Algeria (Fourth Official).
Virginia Mendes Da Cruz from Guinea Bissau will work as the Match Commissioner with COVID-19 responsibilities given to Dr. Christiana Baah from Ghana.
The aggregate winner will pick one of Africa’s three slots in the India 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup later in October.
The Black Maidens are chasing a record 7th successive appearance at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
