The Black Maidens face Senegal on Friday in the first leg of the final round of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers, with a place at the global tournament at stake.

The crucial encounter will be played at the Stade Léopold Sédar Senghor in Dakar, with kick-off scheduled for 5:00 p.m.

Ghana’s U-17 women’s national team heads into the tie aiming to secure a positive result away from home before the return leg, as they seek to book another appearance at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

The Black Maidens have intensified preparations in Dakar in recent days, with the technical team fine-tuning tactics and ensuring the players are fully prepared for the decisive fixture.

Senegal, backed by home support, will also be targeting a first-leg advantage in what is expected to be a closely contested encounter.

Victory over the two legs will earn either Ghana or Senegal a coveted place at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, making Friday’s clash a pivotal contest for both nations.