Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren is urging his side to make the most of their chances when they face hosts Morocco in the semifinals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Ghana will battle the Atlas Lionesses on Tuesday, July 22, at the Stade Olympique de Rabat, with kick-off set for 19:00 GMT.
Speaking ahead of the highly anticipated clash, Björkegren admitted the task ahead is formidable, given Morocco’s home advantage and expected strong crowd presence.
However, the Swedish tactician believes the pressure could work both ways.
“It’s going to be a tough awakening for us in front of a lot of people,” the Swedish gaffer said.
“I also know from experience it can help you if you have a good day as a host country, but I also know it can be the opposite. I know how quiet it can be even if there are 21,000 fans.
And when that happens, and you score, the boost will be huge. So we can change how we see the situation. We’re hopeful we can control the moment and take our chances,” he added.
The semifinal encounter promises high stakes as Ghana seeks its first WAFCON title, while Morocco aims to reach back-to-back finals on home soil.
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