Ghana women's coach Kim Lars Björkegren acknowledges his Black Queens are closing in on continental rival Nigeria but recognizes the Super Falcons remain Africa's premier side. The Swedish manager led Ghana to third place at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, marking the squad's finest result in over 10 years, and recently booked passage to the 2026 competition following a dominant 7-0 aggregate triumph against Egypt.
Björkegren accepts Nigeria's current supremacy, noting their record 10 WAFCON championships and most recent title defense. However, he sees promise despite Ghana's 3-1 friendly loss to the Super Falcons. The coach believes his team controlled early proceedings before Nigeria's clinical finishing shifted momentum.
Ghana appears poised to challenge for continental honors, though Björkegren remains realistic about the current hierarchy. He views Nigeria as his favorite until the next tournament determines a new champion, while expressing confidence that the gap between the nations continues shrinking. His assessment reflects both respect for Nigerian excellence and optimism about Ghana's upward trajectory in African women's soccer.
Björkegren accepts Nigeria's current supremacy, noting their record 10 WAFCON championships and most recent title defense. However, he sees promise despite Ghana's 3-1 friendly loss to the Super Falcons. The coach believes his team controlled early proceedings before Nigeria's clinical finishing shifted momentum.
Ghana appears poised to challenge for continental honors, though Björkegren remains realistic about the current hierarchy. He views Nigeria as his favorite until the next tournament determines a new champion, while expressing confidence that the gap between the nations continues shrinking. His assessment reflects both respect for Nigerian excellence and optimism about Ghana's upward trajectory in African women's soccer.
