Antsino Ndemugwanitha Twanyanyukwa
Namibian referee Antsino Ndemugwanitha Twanyanyukwa has been appointed to officiate Ghana’s decisive FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying match against Senegal.
The crucial encounter will be played at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday, July 11, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 3:30 GMT as the Black Maidens look to book their place at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Twanyanyukwa will be assisted by Diana Chikotesha of Zambia as Assistant Referee 1 and Carine Atezambong Fomoo of Cameroon as Assistant Referee 2. Namibia’s Nuusiku Vistoria Shangula has been appointed as the fourth official.
Officiating appointments off the field include Sainabou Cham of The Gambia, who will serve as match commissioner, while Faith Uwugiaren Irabor of Nigeria has been named the referee assessor.
The Black Maidens head into the tie determined to make home advantage count as they seek a positive result against Senegal and secure qualification for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The match is expected to attract strong support at the Accra Sports Stadium, with Ghana hoping to continue its proud tradition of competing on the global stage at youth level.
By Wletsu Ransford