Newly appointed Ghana female senior national team coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has opened up on what he will bring on board to steer the side to glory moments.
The Swedish trainer was officially unveiled by the Ghana Football Association on Friday after being named as the replacement for the departed Nora Hauptle who left to join Zambia’s Copper Queens.
Bjorkegren has signed a two-year contract with the biggest task being to lead the Black Queens at the next Women’s Africa Cup of Nations to be staged in Morocco. Speaking at his unveiling, the 43-year-old emphasized his commitment to player development and long-term success:
"The most important aspect of my job is to visit all the players, watch games, and help them improve," Bjorkegren said. "Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, but for me, the staff, and the players, working hard every day is key to ensuring success sooner or later."
"I see so much talent in this country, and I am really sure that in the short term, we have the potential to succeed. In the long term, I can guarantee we will be successful."
Bjorkegren’s immediate test as Black Queens coach will be a friendly against Morocco on February 21 as part of preparations for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in July. Ghana has been drawn into Group C alongside South Africa, Mali, and Tanzania.
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