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Japan eliminate Ghana in U17 Women’s World Cup quarter-final

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Ghana were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Under-17 World Cup after a 1-0 defeat by Japan. Nanami Kurita scored the only goal in Rabat, and Japan advanced to the semi-finals, reports MyJoyOnline.

Ghana were eliminated from the U17 Women’s World Cup after losing 1-0 to Japan in the quarter-finals on Sunday in Rabat, according to MyJoyOnline. Nanami Kurita scored the only goal of the match after half-time.

The Black Maidens, coached by Nana Joe Adarkwa, managed only one shot on target in the first half and could not come back despite a late response. Japan reached the semi-finals, while Ghana once again left the competition at the quarter-final stage, according to MyJoyOnline.

The elimination ends Ghana’s campaign, which began with qualification for the round of 16, followed by a victory over Argentina in the quarter-finals. The two stages were reported on 24 and 28 October in articles on Ghana’s qualification for the round of 16 and its victory over Argentina.

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