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Ghana secured their place in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 after edging Argentina on penalties, while hosts Morocco were eliminated following a heavy defeat to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. The Round of 16 delivered contrasting outcomes at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat on Wednesday, with Ghana keeping their campaign alive in a tense encounter and Morocco’s hopes of progressing on home soil coming to an end. Ghana and Argentina played to a 1-1 draw in regulation time before the West African side held their nerve to claim a 5-4 victory in the penalty shootout. The result marked an important achievement for Ghana, who showed composure under pressure to book their place among the last eight. Venezuela also produced an impressive performance, defeating Germany 1-0 to advance to the quarter-finals. The South American side took an early lead and defended it well against a German team that struggled to turn its opportunities into go...

Four African nations will be looking to secure their places in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco as the tournament moves into the Round of 16. Ghana, Kenya, Morocco and Nigeria have progressed to the knockout stage, giving them an opportunity to continue their campaigns and showcase their talent on the international stage. With a place in the last eight at stake, the teams will need to be at their best to keep their hopes of lifting the trophy alive. Ghana will face Argentina on Wednesday, 28 October, in a match that promises to test their quality and determination. They will be aiming for a strong performance to move one step closer to the quarter-finals. Hosts Morocco will also be in action on Wednesday, taking on DPR Korea. Playing in front of their home supporters could provide extra motivation as they look to continue their journey in the competition. Kenya face Japan on Thursday, 29 October, with the team hoping to continue making history in their f...

African football received a major boost at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 after Nigeria secured their place in the Round of 16 with an impressive 3-1 victory over defending champions Korea DPR. The result was one of the biggest talking points of Friday’s action, as Nigeria showed their ability to compete against the best teams in the world. After opening their campaign with a defeat to Poland, the Nigerian side responded with back-to-back victories to advance to the knockout stage. Nigeria’s progress comes as the tournament’s group stage continues to produce important results, with several nations already securing their places in the last 16. Spain, the United States, China PR, Japan, Germany, Argentina, Poland and Brazil are among the teams to have progressed, alongside Nigeria and Korea DPR. For Africa, Nigeria’s achievement is particularly encouraging. Beating the reigning champions sends a strong message about the continent’s potential at youth level and gives the tea...

Africa’s campaign at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 got off to a mixed start on Saturday, with hosts Morocco recording an emphatic victory while Nigeria suffered a 2-1 defeat to Poland in their opening Group B encounter. Morocco impressed in front of their home supporters, beating New Zealand 4-0 after a dominant second-half performance at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat. The hosts struggled to find a breakthrough in the first half but raised their intensity after the break to take control of the match. Morocco eventually opened the scoring in the 57th minute before doubling their advantage through an own goal in the 70th minute. Two further goals followed, including a penalty in the closing stages, as Morocco wrapped up a convincing victory to give their campaign a positive start. The result provides an important boost for the hosts as they look to progress beyond the group stage and make the most of playing on home soil. Nigeria, meanwhile, will be looking to ...

The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 kicks off on Friday 17 October, with 24 nations set to compete for the title in Rabat, Morocco, until 7 November. The tournament will provide a platform for some of the world’s most promising young female footballers to showcase their talent on the international stage, with five African nations preparing to represent the continent. Hosts Morocco will be joined by Nigeria, Ghana, Zambia and Kenya as Africa looks to make its mark at the global competition. Morocco will compete in Group A alongside New Zealand, Germany and Argentina. Nigeria have been drawn in Group B with Korea DPR, Puerto Rico and Poland, while Ghana will compete in Group C alongside Canada, Brazil and Norway. Zambia will face Japan, France and Venezuela in Group D, while Kenya are in Group E alongside the United States, Samoa and China PR. The group stage will be crucial for all five African representatives as they look to secure a place in the knockout rounds. The top two t...

When the final whistle confirmed the end of the Hollywoodbets Super League campaign, the numbers told a powerful story — but the real influence was felt in goal. Dineo Magagula Magagula finished the season with 19 clean sheets, the most by any goalkeeper in the league, anchoring a TS Galaxy Queens side that surged to third place, winning 21 matches, drawing six and losing just three. Just as telling was the defensive shift. Galaxy Queens conceded only 18 goals, down from 28 the previous season — a transformation built on structure, communication and trust at the back. “It means a lot to me achieving this goal that I have worked hard for, and it shows hard work on and off the field,” Magagula said. Hailing from Kgaphamadi in Limpopo, Magagula’s rise has been defined by steady growth rather than sudden spotlight. Over the past season, she refined the modern demands of goalkeeping — becoming not only a shot-stopper, but an organiser and sweeper behind the defensive line. “I worked more on...

Banyana Banyana Head DR Desiree Ellis has announced a youthful preliminary squad for the upcoming international friendly matches against Lesotho, scheduled for February 22 and 25. The squad is composed primarily of young players, including several who have represented South Africa at the U-17 level, others currently playing in university structures, and a number of first-time senior national team call-ups. DR. Desiree Ellis  © Gallo Images Speaking at a press briefing in Johannesburg,  DR Ellis highlighted the strategic decision to give young players a chance, emphasizing the need to build depth and expose emerging talent to the international stage. “It’s an opportunity for these players that played at COSAFA to be given an opportunity and players that we’ve seen in the league, that we have watched for a couple of years and the U-17 players that have done really, really well,” she said. Some of the selected players have only featured at the COSAFA level and have not yet made t...

Rhoda Mulaudzi has cemented her legacy as one of the most accomplished players in African women’s football. Born in Tshimbupfe Malonga, Limpopo, Mulaudzi has thrilled fans with her fascinating performances as a wing striker for Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies.  Rhoda Mulaudzi © Gallo Images Her journey has taken her across the globe, with stints at prestigious clubs such as Canberra United in Australia, Apollon Ladies in Cyprus, and Dinamo Minsk in Belarus. From representing South Africa on the grandest stage at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2019 to lifting the CAF Women’s Champions League trophy twice, Mulaudzi’s accolades speak volumes about her dedication and talent. Now, with a National Diploma in Sports Management, a BTech in Business Administration, and CAF C and D licenses to her name, Mulaudzi is carving a new path as a coach. Recently appointed as the assistant coach for South Africa’s U-17 Women’s National Team ahead of the World Cup qualifiers, she lets us into her world as bot...