The Black Queens is gearing up to face Morocco in an international friendly match on Friday, January 21, 2025 as part of preparation towards the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has been sharing his thoughts on the team's progress, the challenges they face, and their expectations for the match.

Find the transcript below:

Kim Lars Björkegren on relation with staff and players

The team has many good people, both in the staff and among the players. While there are challenges with new systems and limited training sessions, we're making progress step by step. We're building a positive team culture, and I'm excited to work with this group.

On player adaptation

Adapting to new systems takes time, and we can't expect players to understand everything in just a few training sessions. However, the players are listening, working hard, and doing their best. I'm happy with their efforts and commitment to learning.

On the game against Morocco

Morocco is a good team with a lot of talent. Playing away from home will be a challenge, especially with our new coaching staff and players. But we're focused on building for the long term, learning from our mistakes, and preparing for the summer tournament. We'll work hard to win, but we're also looking at the bigger picture.

On assessment and game time for each player

It's essential to give all players a chance to showcase their abilities. We need to balance short-term and long-term goals, focusing on building for the future. I want to see all players participate in both games and training sessions, ensuring everyone gets a chance to demonstrate their potential.

Ghana will take on Morocco at 17:00Hrs at the Père Jégo Stadium in Casablanca on Friday before locking horns with AS FAR Rabat three days later.

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