The Black Maidens, Ghana’s talented U-17 women’s national team, delivered a commanding and composed performance on the road as they secured a convincing 2–0 victory over Togo in the first leg of their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying tie.
The encounter, which took place at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé on Sunday, April 12, 2026, saw the young Ghanaian side dominate proceedings and take a significant advantage into the return leg, thanks largely to a brilliant brace from forward Priscilla Mensah.
From the outset, the Black Maidens showcased their attacking intent and technical superiority, pressing high and creating several promising opportunities in the early stages. Their persistence paid off in the 16th minute when teenager Priscilla Mensah opened the scoring with a clinical finish.
The goal came after a well-orchestrated team move involving quick passing and intelligent movement in the final third, allowing Mensah to slot the ball home and give Ghana an early 1–0 lead away from home.
Togo attempted to respond and create chances of their own, but the Black Maidens’ defensive organization and midfield control kept the hosts largely at bay for much of the first half. Ghana continued to look dangerous on the counter and through patient build-up play, maintaining their slender advantage as the teams headed into the break.
After the interval, the visitors remained disciplined and focused, refusing to sit back on their lead. Their reward arrived in the 64th minute when Mensah struck again. Capitalizing on another swift attacking transition, the young striker produced a composed and clinical finish to double Ghana’s advantage, completing her well-deserved brace and effectively putting the game beyond Togo’s reach.
Her two goals not only highlighted her sharp finishing but also underscored her growing importance to the Black Maidens’ attacking setup.
Throughout the match, the Ghanaian team displayed impressive maturity for their age group, combining solid defensive work with fluid attacking transitions. While Togo showed moments of resilience, they were unable to break down the visitors’ backline or find a way back into the contest. The final whistle confirmed a deserved 2–0 win for the Black Maidens, marking a strong start to their qualifying campaign and boosting confidence ahead of the second leg, which will be played on home soil.
This result places Ghana in a favorable position to advance to the next round of the qualifiers, with Priscilla Mensah emerging as the standout performer and a player to watch as the team continues its pursuit of a place at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The Black Maidens will now look to build on this momentum, knowing that a positive outcome in the return fixture could see them progress further in what promises to be an exciting journey for Ghanaian women’s youth football.
