Ghana's women's national team coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren acknowledged the massive gap his squad faces when they meet European champions England in a December exhibition at St. Mary's Stadium. The Swedish manager emphasized that while his Black Queens continue improving, they remain far below the Lionesses' standard heading into the high-profile encounter.
Bjorkegren told reporters his players won't treat the occasion like a sightseeing trip despite knowing the difficulty ahead. He described even securing a tie as an excellent result, though he hopes Ghana can stay competitive throughout the 90 minutes. The coach views the fixture as critical preparation rather than focusing on the final score, using it to measure where his team stands against elite international competition.
The matchup serves as part of Ghana's preparation campaign for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Bjorkegren wants to evaluate tactical readiness and identify areas needing work as the Black Queens work to reclaim their position among the continent's strongest sides.
Bjorkegren told reporters his players won't treat the occasion like a sightseeing trip despite knowing the difficulty ahead. He described even securing a tie as an excellent result, though he hopes Ghana can stay competitive throughout the 90 minutes. The coach views the fixture as critical preparation rather than focusing on the final score, using it to measure where his team stands against elite international competition.
The matchup serves as part of Ghana's preparation campaign for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Bjorkegren wants to evaluate tactical readiness and identify areas needing work as the Black Queens work to reclaim their position among the continent's strongest sides.
