Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren says he is well-acquainted with Morocco’s women’s national team ahead of their high-stakes semifinal meeting at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Ghana are set to battle the tournament hosts on Tuesday, July 22, at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, with kickoff slated for 19:00 GMT.
Addressing the media at the pre-match press conference, Björkegren expressed confidence in his understanding of the opposition, recalling a previous encounter that left a strong impression.
“Of course I know them. I know the team very well. It was actually my first game with Ghana against Morocco,” he said.
“It was a tough game, but we had our chances. In the end, we lost in the last minute 1-0, if I remember correctly, but we also saw that we had a real chance to win that kind of game.”
Despite his detailed knowledge of the Moroccan team, the Swedish coach declined to single out any opposing players for special mention.
“I will not talk about specific players in the opponent’s team,” he added.
Tuesday’s clash marks Ghana’s return to the WAFCON semifinals for the first time since 2016, and the team will be aiming to book a spot in the final with a win over the host nation.
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