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Kim Lars Bjorkegren

Also known as: Coach Bjorkegren

Head coach of Ghana's Black Queens women's football team, preparing the squad for 2026 WAFCON in Morocco.

2026-05-292026-07-07

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    Black Queens head coach, Kim Lars Björkegren has named a 25-player provisional squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.

    Kim Lars names provisional squad for WAFCON 2026
  3. Daily Guide

    Kim Lars Björkegren’s side will open their Group C campaign against Cape Verde on Wednesday, July 29, at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca, with kick-off set for 17:00 GMT.

    Black Queens Receive Revised WAFCON 2026 Group Stage Schedule
  4. Joy Online

    Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has named a provisional squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.

    WAFCON 2026: Black Queens name provisional squad for tournament
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    Kim Lars Björkegren’s side will begin their Group C campaign against Cape Verde on Wednesday, July 29, at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca.

    WAFCON 2026: Ghana, Cape Verde now slated for July 29
  6. June 2026
  7. Joy Online

    Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren says he has not settled on his final squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament.

    Bjorkegren expects few ‘new’ faces in Black Queens squad for WAFCON 2026
  8. Joy Online

    Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren says he has not settled on his final squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament.

    Bjorkegren expects few ‘new’ faces in Black Queens squad for WAFCON 2026
  9. Joy Online

    Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren believes the team’s camping in Accra was a perfect opportunity, despite wanting to play international friendlies.

    ‘We would have preferred to play against other national teams’ – Kim Lars Bjorkegren
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    We will support you and ensure you receive the best and most adequate preparations ahead of the tournament,” he indicated.He applauded the technical team, led by Swedish coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren, for the excellent work and experienced leadership shown in guiding the team through

    GFA pledges adequate WAFCON preparation for Black Queens
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    The Black Queens are currently in camp in Accra as the team continue preparations under coach Kim Lars Björkegren.

    National Teams Ambassador, Asamoah Gyan visits Black Queens training, rallies team ahead of WAFCON
  12. Joy Online

    They should go there and make Ghana proud.” The 2026 WAFCON will take place from July 25 to August 16 with Kim Lars Bjorkegren’s side hoping to improve on their performance from the 2024 edition.

    2026 WAFCON: Asamoah Gyan inspires Black Queens with training visit

Yesterday

  1. Kim Lars announces 25-player squad for WAFCON 2026

    Black Queens coach Kim Lars Björkegren has named a provisional 25-player squad for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, including captain Portia Boakye and players from Ghana's domestic Women's Premier League. Ghana will face Cape Verde, Cameroon, and Mali in Group D.

    19 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Black Queens' WAFCON 2026 group matches set for Casablanca

    Ghana's women's football team will face Cape Verde on July 29, Cameroon on August 2, and Mali on August 6 in Group C of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, all at the Moulay Rachid Stadium following CAF's fixture revisions.

    21 hours ago · Daily Guide

  3. Black Queens announce 27-player squad for WAFCON 2026

    Ghana women's football team coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren named a 27-player provisional squad for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, led by captain Portia Boakye and including experienced players and youth talent. Ghana will face Cape Verde, Cameroon, and Mali in Group D, with all matches at Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca.

    22 hours ago · Joy Online

  4. Ghana faces Cape Verde July 29 in WAFCON 2026 group stage

    Ghana's Black Queens will play Cape Verde on July 29, Cameroon on August 2, and Mali on August 6 in Group C of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Casablanca, following revised fixture and logistical adjustments by CAF.

    23 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Bjorkegren eyes few new additions to Black Queens for WAFCON 2026

    Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren says the team may see one, two or three new additions for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco next month, though the final squad has not yet been settled. Ghana finished third in the last WAFCON tournament.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Black Queens coach hints at one or two new faces for WAFCON 2026

    Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren says he has not settled on his final squad for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco and expects the possibility of one, two or three new additions to the squad that trained in June. Ghana finished in third place at the last WAFCON and are drawn in Group D with Cameroon, Cape Verde and Mali.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Black Queens camp in Accra for WAFCON 2026 preparations

    Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren said the team's camping in Accra was positive preparation for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, after the team withdrew from a three-nation tournament in Tanzania and instead faced domestic opposition including Ampem Darkoa Ladies and a Greater Accra Elite U-15 boys team.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. GFA pledges support for Black Queens at WAFCON 2026

    The Ghana Football Association President has assured the Black Queens of adequate preparations for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026 in Morocco (July 25–August 16), where they will seek their first title and a World Cup qualification slot. The team defeated Ampem Darkoa Ladies 4-0 in a friendly, with the GFA expressing confidence in coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren's technical team.

    8 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 4 June

  1. Asamoah Gyan visits Black Queens, encourages team before WAFCON

    National Teams Ambassador Asamoah Gyan visited the Black Queens during a training session on Wednesday and urged the team to remain focused and work hard as they prepare for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Gyan offered words of encouragement and assured the players of his commitment to supporting the team.

    4 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Asamoah Gyan visits Black Queens ahead of 2026 WAFCON

    National Teams Ambassador Asamoah Gyan visited the Black Queens during their training session on Wednesday to inspire the team as they prepare for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Gyan said his role as ambassador is to motivate the team and reassure Ghanaians support them ahead of the July-August tournament, which will also serve as qualifiers for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Black Queens begin June FIFA window training in Accra

    Ghana's Black Queens held their first training session for the June FIFA Women's international window at the University of Ghana Stadium Annex, with 24 players participating under Head Coach Kim Lars Björkegren. The session focused on light conditioning, tactical drills, and team-building activities, with the coaching staff satisfied with the players' intensity and commitment.

    3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Ghana withdraws from three-nation women's tournament in Tanzania

    Ghana's Black Queens have withdrawn from a three-nation women's tournament scheduled for June 1–9 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and will instead continue preparations in Accra with friendly matches. Four players have been selected for the Black Queens' June camping programme following a recent screening exercise.

    2 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 29 May

  1. Black Queens coach names 22-player squad for Tanzania tournament

    Ghana's women's football head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has selected a 22-member squad for an upcoming three-nation tournament in Tanzania featuring Ghana, Tanzania, and Malawi, as preparation for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

    29 May 2026 · Joy Online

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