Black Queens coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren believes Ghana faces long odds at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. The Swedish manager thinks his team can surprise stronger opponents despite not being tournament favorites. Ghana returns to the continental championship after missing the event since 2018. The team has reached three finals but never captured the trophy. Bjorkegren replaced former coach Nora Hauptle earlier this year.
The coach says Ghana needs major improvements before competing against top African teams. Players must become more fit and learn better tactical systems. The squad requires more organized play on both sides of the ball. Bjorkegren wants his best athletes playing for stronger clubs worldwide. Limited practice time has slowed team development during his early months as manager.
Ghana faces difficult group opponents when the tournament begins July 5 in Morocco. South Africa, Mali and Tanzania will challenge the Black Queens for advancement. The team last appeared in finals during 2006 but lost that championship match. Ghana also reached title games in 1998 and 2002 without winning. Bjorkegren hopes his squad can finally claim the country's first continental crown this summer.
The coach says Ghana needs major improvements before competing against top African teams. Players must become more fit and learn better tactical systems. The squad requires more organized play on both sides of the ball. Bjorkegren wants his best athletes playing for stronger clubs worldwide. Limited practice time has slowed team development during his early months as manager.
Ghana faces difficult group opponents when the tournament begins July 5 in Morocco. South Africa, Mali and Tanzania will challenge the Black Queens for advancement. The team last appeared in finals during 2006 but lost that championship match. Ghana also reached title games in 1998 and 2002 without winning. Bjorkegren hopes his squad can finally claim the country's first continental crown this summer.
