U17 Women’s World Cup: Ghana snatch 3-3 draw against Brazil
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on MyJoyOnline
Ghana secured a 3-3 draw against Brazil at the 2026 U17 Women’s World Cup, thanks to Priscilla Mensah’s equaliser five minutes from time. The first point in two matches leaves the Black Maidens, Ghana’s under-17 team, in contention for a place in the knockout stage, according to MyJoyOnline.
Ghana snatched a 3-3 draw against Brazil on Wednesday evening at the 2026 U17 Women’s World Cup, thanks to a goal from Priscilla Mensah in the 85th minute, MyJoyOnline reports. The Black Maidens equalised twice after Brazil had regained the lead.
Brazil opened the scoring in the seventh minute through Nicolly. Rafia Osman equalised in the 31st minute, then Gloria Ameaa put Ghana ahead four minutes later. Kaillany Rafinah restored parity just before half-time, in the 44th minute, before Indy made it 3-2 to Brazil in the 57th.
This first point after two matches leaves Ghana bottom of Group C but keeps its qualification hopes alive. The Black Maidens will face Canada in their final group match.
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