Black Maidens to play Italy in quarter-finals of U17 Women's World Cup

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The Black Maidens will face Italy on Thursday in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.

Ghana top Group B will six points; with two wins against Korea DPR and Germany; and defeat to Canada.

Italy defeated Zambia 2-0 in their opener and edged hosts Costa Rica 1-0 before losing by the same scoreline to Group winners Venezuela.

The Maidens are seeking another qualification to medal zone after winning bronze at the 2012 finals in Azerbaijan.