
Black GirlsGhana’s Black Girls will face Japan in the quarter-finals of the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Both sides will face each other in the Round of 16 after winning. The Black Girls booked their place in the last eight with a dramatic 5-4 penalty shootout victory over Argentina on Wednesday. After stoppage time, Ghana showed resilience before holding their nerve to win the ensuing penalty shoot-out and progress to the quarter-finals. Meanwhile, Japan secured their place in the same stage with a 3-1 win over Kenya in the round of 16 on Thursday. The two sides will now meet in the semi-finals on Sunday. The quarter-final match is scheduled to start at 15:00 GMT. Despite a rocky start to the competition, coach Joe Nana Adarkwa and his players will be eager to maintain their momentum and secure a place in the last four. The Black Girls will also be hoping to make history by advancing further on the global stage in a strong competition.