Ghana coach Kim Lars Björkegren feels pumped about facing defending champions South Africa at the Women's Africa Cup. The Swedish manager refuses to let pressure mess with his head before Monday's Group C battle. He thinks his Black Queens squad can shock everyone at the tournament despite being major underdogs. The match kicks off at four o'clock Monday afternoon at Honneur Stadium. Björkegren wants his players to trust him when things get tough on the field.
The coach grew up watching African football tournaments and always dreamed about being part of such competitions. He calls the experience incredible and feels super excited about leading Ghana into action. Björkegren believes his team has improved dramatically over recent weeks through better training and preparation. The squad looks much stronger physically and tactically compared to last month. He thinks Ghana possesses natural talent that flows through their DNA.
The Swedish tactician plans to mix Ghanaian skills with his country's mental toughness. He believes this combination could make Ghana competitive against teams from around the world. Age differences within the squad do not worry the experienced coach at all. Björkegren says the best players will start regardless of how old they are. He wants his team to prove they belong among Africa's elite women's teams.
The coach grew up watching African football tournaments and always dreamed about being part of such competitions. He calls the experience incredible and feels super excited about leading Ghana into action. Björkegren believes his team has improved dramatically over recent weeks through better training and preparation. The squad looks much stronger physically and tactically compared to last month. He thinks Ghana possesses natural talent that flows through their DNA.
The Swedish tactician plans to mix Ghanaian skills with his country's mental toughness. He believes this combination could make Ghana competitive against teams from around the world. Age differences within the squad do not worry the experienced coach at all. Björkegren says the best players will start regardless of how old they are. He wants his team to prove they belong among Africa's elite women's teams.
