Ghana And Senegal Share Spoils in First Leg of U-17 Women's World Cup Qualifier

Ghana And Senegal Share Spoils in First Leg of U-17 Women's World Cup Qualifier

By BSN Sports 

Ghana's U-17 women's national team mounted an impressive second-half comeback to secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Senegal in the first leg of their FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifying tie in Dakar, leaving the contest finely poised ahead of the return leg in Accra, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Senegal made a confident start on home soil and deservedly took the lead in the 22nd minute after converting a penalty, forcing the Black Maidens to chase the game for much of the first half.

Determined to turn the tide, Ghana's coaching staff made two changes at the start of the second half, introducing Rafia and Linda in place of Cynthia and Maybel. The substitutions revitalised the visitors, who grew in confidence and began creating dangerous opportunities, particularly on the counterattack.

Their persistence was rewarded five minutes from time when Benedicta finished off a swift counterattacking move with a composed strike to restore parity and hand Ghana a crucial away result.

The Black Maidens remained disciplined in the closing stages, defending resolutely to preserve the draw and ensure the tie remains evenly balanced heading into the decisive second leg.

With home advantage in Accra, Ghana will be confident of building on their resilient display in Dakar as they bid to secure qualification for the next round of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers.