Ghana’s senior women’s national team, the Black Queens, are set to play friendly games next month as they prepare for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Morocco. According to Henry Asante Twum, Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), these friendly games will be crucial in testing the team’s readiness for the tournament.
The Black Queens have already secured a spot in the tournament, which is scheduled to take place in Morocco later this year. With the appointment of Kim Lars Björkegren as the new head coach, following the exit of Nora Hauptle, the team is poised to make a strong impact at the tournament. Björkegren has signed a two-year deal and is expected to be unveiled next month.
The friendly games will provide an opportunity for the team to fine-tune their skills and strategies ahead of the tournament. The Black Queens will be looking to make a strong impression at the Women’s AFCON, and these friendly games will be an important step in their preparation.
In other news, the Ghana FA has been working to address the funding crisis that has affected the team’s preparations. The Black Queens had faced a setback in their preparations due to a lack of funding, which led to the cancellation of two friendly matches against Senegal and Tunisia.
However, with the appointment of a new coach and the upcoming friendly games, the team is gearing up for a successful campaign at the Women’s AFCON.
story: Francis Afriyie