U-17 WWC: We are ready to face any opponent – Black Maidens coach after quarterfinals qualfication

Black Maidens coach Nana Joe Adarkwa is confident Ghana can secure a place in the semi-finals of the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

Ghana booked their place in the quarter-finals after edging Argentina 5-4 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in their Round of 16 encounter on Wednesday.

The victory extended Ghana’s run of reaching the quarter-finals in five consecutive editions of the tournament.

The Black Maidens will face either Kenya or Japan in the last eight as they seek to move closer to winning the competition.

Adarkwa insists his team will be ready for whichever opponent they face, with preparations set to begin once their next opponents are confirmed.

“We’re going to see who our opponent is, and then we’ll sit down and plan for them,” he told FIFA Media.

“From here on in, every team is strong, so we’re going to rest and plan. Whoever are next, Ghana are coming for them,” he added.

However, Ghana will be without Hajara Adams for the quarter-final after she was sent off during the victory over Argentina.

Adarkwa will now have to find a way to maintain his team’s momentum as the Black Maidens target a place in the semi-finals.