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FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup India 2022 Qualifiers: Black Maidens Coach names 22 players for Senegal encounter

By : cd on 02 Mar 2022, 08:49     |     Source: christian ahorgah

Black Maidens

Black Maidens Head Coach, Baba Nuhu has named a squad list of 22 players to face Senegal’s young Teranga Lioness in the first leg of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup India 2022 Qualifiers.

Youngster Princess Owusu, the leading top scorer in the Women’s Premier League headlines the attacking trio while Dreamz Ladies Midfield sensation, Stella Nyamekye will play an integral role in the squad.

Berlene Nyarko and Agnes Yeboah made the list as players from the lower tier sides Mfantsiman Royals and Combined Forces respectively.

The team is scheduled to leave Accra Wednesday,  via Air Cotê D’Ivore at 10:00 GMT.

The Black Maidens have been to six World Cup competitions since its inception in 2008 having finished third in Azerbaijan in 2012.

The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup will be hosted by India from 11-30 October, 2022. Spain are the defending champions, having won their first title in 2018.