Ghana Is Full Of Talents – Black Queens’ Coach

The new Black Queens’ coach, Kim Lars Bjorkegren has begun his scouting mission, making his first appearance at a local match.

The Swedish tactician attended the Women’s FA Cup clash between Ampem Darkoa Ladies and Rootz Sistaz at the Senchi Methodist Astro Turf on Saturday 15th February, 2025, keenly observing the action.

At his official unveiling on Friday, Bjorkegren admitted he had yet to watch local games in person but assured fans that he would soon be attending matches. True to his word, he was seen taking notes during Ampem Darkoa’s shocking 4-3 penalty shootout defeat to Division One side Rootz Sistaz.

The coach’s commitment to integrating young talents into the senior team aligns with his admiration for Ghana’s youth teams. Speaking at his unveiling, he praised the country’s emerging footballers.

“From what I’ve seen from the younger teams like the U17, there are so many great players. But of course, if you’re 16, 17, or 18 years old, you may not be ready today. However, in a couple of years, they’ll be great—I promise you,” he stated.

Bjorkegren emphasized the importance of hard work and development, encouraging young players to seize every opportunity.

“As long as they work hard with their coaches and teammates at the club level and take every chance to contribute to the national team, the future will be bright,” he added.

The Black Queens are currently preparing for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations and will travel to Casablanca for a friendly against Morocco on February 21. Ghana is set to participate in the continental tournament for the first time in seven years.

Bjorkegren, who signed a two-year contract with the Ghana Football Association (GFA), takes over from Nora Häuptle, who left for Zambia after her contract expired. The 43-year-old coach expressed confidence in Ghana’s football potential, citing the nation’s rich talent pool as a key factor in achieving success.

“I see so much talent in this country, and I am confident we have what it takes to succeed in the short term. In the long term, I can guarantee that we will be successful,” he declared.

He also acknowledged past efforts to develop women’s football in Ghana, referencing the Volta project and expressing his intent to build on its momentum.

Bjorkegren will lead the Black Queens in their first competitive test at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in July. Ghana finds itself in a challenging Group C, where they will face South Africa, Mali, and Tanzania.