Black Maidens begin Rabat preparations for Norway opener

GhanaSoccernet · 10/16/2026, 11:48:06 AM

Ghana’s Black Maidens have held their first training session in Rabat as they step up preparations for their opening Group C match against Norway at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.The team arrived in the Moroccan capital from Casablanca, where they spent the previous two weeks preparing for the tournament.During their stay in Casablanca, head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa and his technical team assessed the squad’s readiness through international friendlies against China and Kenya.With the tournament opener approaching, attention has now shifted to tactical preparation and match fitness at the Mohammed VI Football Complex.Adarkwa led the training session, with the technical team focusing on tactical drills and set-piece routines. The players also used the session to familiarise themselves with conditions in Rabat ahead of Sunday's encounter.The match against Norway presents Ghana with an opportunity to make a strong start to their Group C campaign and build momentum for the remaining fixtures.The Black Maidens will face Brazil on Thursday, October 22, before concluding the group stage against Canada on Saturday, October 24.The remaining training sessions will be crucial for Adarkwa and his staff as they fine-tune their tactical approach and determine the starting...