Black Maidens Run Riot Against Liberia in FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifier

By Emmanuel Austin Baah Last updated May 23, 2026

Ghana’s national U-17 women’s team, the Black Maidens, produced a breathtaking attacking display to thrash Liberia 6-0 in the first leg of their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying clash on Saturday.

The rampant Maidens dominated proceedings from start to finish, overwhelming their West African rivals with pace, creativity and clinical finishing in front of goal. The emphatic victory gives Ghana a commanding six-goal cushion ahead of the return fixture as they move a step closer to securing qualification for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

The young Ghanaian side thrilled supporters with an energetic and fearless performance, showcasing the depth of talent within the country’s women’s football structure. Their relentless attacking approach left the Liberians struggling to cope throughout the encounter.

The result also underlines the impressive progress of the Black Maidens, who continue to build a reputation as one of Africa’s strongest youth women’s teams. With confidence soaring after the dominant display, Ghana will head into the second leg as overwhelming favourites to advance to the next stage of the qualifiers.

Fans and football enthusiasts across the country have since hailed the team for their spirited performance and determination, with many praising the players for flying the Ghanaian flag high on the continental stage.

The return leg is expected to take place in the coming days, where the Black Maidens will aim to complete the job and continue their journey towards another appearance at the global tournament.

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Emmanuel Austin Baah

My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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Emmanuel Austin Baah

My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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