Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has praised his side’s resilience and commitment following their semi-final defeat to hosts Morocco at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Ghana took a deserved lead in the first half through a well-taken goal by Stella Nyamekye, but the Moroccans equalised after the break to force the match into extra time. After 120 gruelling minutes in Rabat, the North Africans prevailed, booking their place in the final.
Reacting to the result, Björkegren said he was proud of his team’s performance.
“I think we have a team that works so hard. Of course, when they had fresh legs in the first half, it was easier. We were completely dominating the game. In my opinion, we were better.”
The Swedish tactician also pointed to the toll of consecutive high-intensity fixtures.
“In the end, we were just fighting to stay in the game. But what can you expect when you had a game so close to this one? Yeah, I’m really proud of what the team gave,” he added.
The Black Queens will now prepare for the third-place playoff against South Africa, scheduled for Friday at the Stade Larbi Zaouli. Kick-off is at 19:00 GMT.
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