Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has acknowledged the challenge his team faces ahead of their international friendly against England’s Lionesses on Tuesday.
The European champions will host Ghana at St. Mary’s Stadium, with kick-off set for 19:00 GMT.
Speaking to the Ghana FA website, Björkegren admitted the match will be demanding but emphasized that his squad has the quality to compete.
“We’re jumping into deep water to see if we can swim against the best team in the world. It’s going to be really tough, and we need to understand that. But we also know we have some qualities,” he said.
“We may not be top five in the world yet, but we need to challenge ourselves. Games like this are potentially the most difficult in the world right now. Away against England, they will challenge us for sure,” he added.
Björkegren described the encounter as a key benchmark for the team’s development, saying it will help identify areas for improvement to climb the FIFA rankings and maintain their position among Africa’s top teams.
As part of their build-up, the Black Queens recently secured a win over Aston Villa’s women’s team. The friendly against England forms part of their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
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