Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has set his sights on leading Ghana to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup as his team prepares to battle South Africa in the third-place playoff at the ongoing 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Speaking at a pre-match press conference, the Swedish coach stressed the importance of ending the tournament on a high note, saying a strong finish would lay the foundation for their World Cup qualification campaign.
“The journey to qualify for the World Cup in Brazil starts now, and finishing strongly is a pivotal statement,” he said, as reported by the Ghana Football Association.
Although Ghana missed out on a spot in the final, Bjorkegren expressed confidence in the team’s future and their potential to win the WAFCON title in the near term.
“If you consistently place in the top four, you will eventually win the tournament,” he noted.
Ghana will face Banyana Banyana at 19:00 GMT at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in a rematch of their group stage encounter, which South Africa won 2-0.
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