Ghana’s Under-17 female football team, the Black Maidens, are expected to leave for Brazil (Sao Paolo) today( Wednesday) as they round up their preparation towards their participation in this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) slated for Uruguay from November 13 to December 1.

Coach Evans Adotey led the team, will train for the next nine days before moving on to the Uruguayan capital, Montevideo for the tournament.

In Brazil, the team will play Cameroun and two club sides before leaving for Montevideo on November 9 to prepare for their opening Group A game against hosts, Uruguay on November 13.

Ghana has been drawn alongside hosts Uruguay, New Zealand and debutants Finland in Group A of the tournament scheduled for November 13 to December 1.

Uruguay will take on Ghana in the opening game with New Zealand taking on debutants Finland.

Squad for Uruguay 2018:

1. Grace Banwa

2. Diana Antwi

3. Millot Abena Pokuaa

4. Justice Tweneboah

5. Elizabeth Oppong

6.Jacqueline Owusu

7. Suzzy Dede Teye

8. Mukarama Abdulai

9. Elshadai Acheampong

10. Fuseina Mumuni

11. Abigail Tutuwaa

12. Nina Norshie

13. Azumah Bugre

14. Mavis Owusu

15. Selina Kurug

16. Cynthia K. Findiib

17. Tedina Sekyere

18. Faustina Aidoo

19. Grace Anima

20. Basira Alhassan

21. Barikisu Issahaku