Black Queens coach Kim Lars Björkegren has urged his team to approach the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with humility and focus, stressing the importance of respecting every opponent.
Ghana have been drawn in Group D alongside Mali, Cameroon and Cape Verde for the tournament, which is set to take place in Morocco later this year.
Despite their impressive bronze finish at the previous WAFCON, Björkegren warned that the competition will be tougher than ever and that no team can be taken lightly.
“We also need to respect that there are other teams that are thinking the same way,” he told the Ghana FA Media.
“There are probably six, seven, eight teams that can win the gold. We’re not alone.
“We’re going to do everything we can, and hopefully it’s going to be enough,” he added.
Under the WAFCON format, the top two teams from each group automatically progress to the quarter-finals, with the four semi-finalists earning spots at the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
