In the second day of the group stages of the Women’s Under-17 World Cup, Ghana secured their spot in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Germany. Gladys Amfobea scored the decisive goal, ensuring Ghana’s second consecutive win in the tournament. With 6 points, Ghana leads Group B, ahead of Canada with 2 points, who drew 1-1 with North Korea.
Meanwhile, Zambia faced disappointment as they suffered their second defeat, losing 0-4 to Venezuela. This result means Zambia is eliminated from the tournament after two losses. In their final match, they will aim to exit the competition with dignity against Costa Rica.
Nigeria, the remaining African representative, will play their second group match against Colombia on Thursday. In their first match, Nigeria defeated China 2-1 under the guidance of coach Nikyu Bala.
