Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has delivered a bold statement ahead of Ghana’s opening match against Cabo Verde, insisting his side is the best high-pressing team on the continent and promising supporters a performance full of intensity, passion, and relentless hard work.
Speaking before Ghana’s first game of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), the Swedish tactician expressed confidence in the team’s preparations and revealed the identity he wants the Black Queens to display throughout the tournament.
“We’re the best high-pressing team in Africa,” Björkegren declared, highlighting the aggressive style of football his players have developed under his guidance.
The coach stressed that Ghana will not sit back but instead look to dominate the game with energy, discipline, and constant pressure on their opponents.
According to Björkegren, Ghanaian supporters can expect a team that fights for every ball and gives everything on the pitch.
“Ghanaians will see a team of passion and hard work against Cabo Verde,” he said, adding that commitment, determination, and unity have been the foundation of the squad’s preparations ahead of the continental showpiece.
The Black Queens coach believes the players have embraced his philosophy and are ready to translate their impressive training performances into results when the tournament begins. He also expressed confidence that the team’s high-intensity approach will make them difficult opponents for any side in the competition.
Björkegren heads into the tournament with valuable experience, having guided his previous team to a bronze medal at the last edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. He will now be hoping to replicate, or even surpass, that achievement with Ghana as he looks to lead the Black Queens back among Africa’s elite.
Ghana will begin their WAFCON campaign against Cabo Verde, with the Black Queens determined to make a strong statement and lay the perfect foundation for a successful tournament.
