Ghana’s Black Maidens have commenced their final preparations in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of their opening Group C encounter against Norway at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The team held its first training session in the Moroccan capital after travelling from Casablanca, where the squad had spent the previous two weeks preparing for the global tournament.
The move to Rabat marks a new phase in Ghana’s preparations, with the technical team shifting its attention towards tactical organisation, match fitness and the strategies needed to compete against their group-stage opponents.
During their stay in Casablanca, the Black Maidens tested their readiness through international friendly matches against China and Kenya. The games provided the coaching staff with an opportunity to assess the players’ performances, identify areas requiring improvement and make the necessary adjustments before the tournament begins.
Head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa led the team’s opening training session at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, where the technical staff concentrated on tactical drills and set-piece routines.
The session also allowed the players to familiarise themselves with the conditions in Rabat as they prepare for Sunday’s crucial opening fixture against Norway.
Ghana will be hoping to begin the competition with a positive result to build confidence and strengthen their chances of progressing from Group C.
The encounter against Norway will be followed by another challenging test against Brazil on Thursday, October 22, before the Black Maidens conclude their group-stage campaign against Canada on Saturday, October 24.
The three matches will determine Ghana’s prospects of advancing to the knockout stage of the competition, making a strong start particularly important.
Coach Adarkwa and his assistants are expected to use the remaining training sessions to fine-tune their tactical approach, improve coordination among the players and settle on a starting lineup for the opening match.
With preparations now taking place in Rabat, the Black Maidens will be focused on translating the work completed in Casablanca into strong performances on the world stage as they seek to represent Ghana successfully at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
