Also known as: Coach Bjorkegren · Coach Kim · Coach Kim Lars Björkegren · Lars Björkegren
Head coach of Ghana's Black Queens women's football team competing in the 2026 WAFCON and 2027 World Cup qualification.
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The Ghanaian Times
… A total of 24 players took part in the opening session under the supervision of Head Coach Kim Lars Björkegren and his technical team as the squad commenced work. …
Black Queens hold first training session in AccraThe Ghanaian Times
… Their inclusion comes after a two-day assessment programme led by the Black Queens B head coach, Yusif Basigi, and monitored by Coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren. …
Ghana withdraws from 3-nation tourney in TanzaniaJoy Online
Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has named his 22-member squad for the upcoming three-nation tournament to be staged in Tanzania. …
Bjorkegren names 22-member Black Queens squad for three-nation tournamentGhana's women's football team defeated Côte d'Ivoire 2-1 in a play-in match for the 2027 Women's World Cup, coming from behind with goals from Princess Marfo and Josephine Bonsu to keep their qualification hopes alive.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's women's football team defeated Côte d'Ivoire 2-1 in a play-in match for the 2027 Women's World Cup, coming from behind with goals from Princess Marfo and Josephine Bonsu to keep their qualification hopes alive.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Evelyn Badu, born in Seikwa in Ghana's Bono region, has become a globally renowned footballer. She joined Hasaacas Ladies under mentorship from former Ghana captain Samira Suleman, and helped the team to their first league title since 2015.
13 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's women's football team lost 2-1 to Malawi in a 2026 WAFCON quarterfinal, eliminating them from automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. Head coach Kim Lars Björkegren described it as the most painful moment of his 20-year coaching career.
11 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's national women's football team was eliminated from the 2026 WAFCON quarterfinal after falling 2-1 to Malawi, missing out on a chance to qualify for their first World Cup in 20 years. Head Coach Kim Lars Björkegren said it was the worst feeling he has had in 20 years of coaching.
11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's women's football team lost 2-1 to Malawi in the quarter-final of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, ending their hopes of automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. Head coach Kim Lars Björkegren called it the worst feeling of his 20-year coaching career, though Ghana has a chance to qualify through a playoff against Côte d'Ivoire in Casablanca on Thursday.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Queens lost 2-1 to Malawi in the WAFCON 2026 quarterfinals, missing automatic qualification to the 2027 Women's World Cup. A late Rose Kadzere goal decided the match at Al Madina Stadium in Rabat on August 9.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has praised captain Portia Boakye's leadership and work rate, describing her as his "extra arm" on and off the pitch following Ghana's qualification to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals. Björkegren credited her fighting spirit and communication with players as crucial to the team's progress.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after drawing 1-1 with Mali on Thursday, with Evelyn Badu scoring in the first half and Mali equalizing from a free kick in the second.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Queens play Mali in a final Group D qualifier of the 2026 Women African Cup of Nations in Morocco, with both teams on three points from two matches each; the winner advances to the quarter-finals, the loser is eliminated.
6 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Queens have returned to training after their Group C match against Cameroon, focusing on preparations for a decisive final group match against Mali. With qualification to the knockout stage still at stake, the team is refining tactics under head coach Kim Lars Björkegren ahead of the must-win encounter.
5 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Black Queens have resumed training following their Group C match against Cameroon, with focus on their final group game against Mali. With quarter-final qualification still possible, the squad is preparing for what is described as a decisive encounter to secure a knockout-stage spot.
4 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Queens fell to a 1-0 defeat against Cameroon in their second Group C match at the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, with a first-half penalty proving decisive. The Queens must win their final group match to keep their knockout-stage hopes alive.
4 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's senior women's national team suffered a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon in their second Group C match at the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, with Cameroon scoring from a first-half penalty. The Black Queens created several opportunities in the second half but were unable to break through the Cameroonian defence, leaving them needing a positive result against Mali to advance to the knockout stage.
4 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's national women's football team lost 1-0 to Cameroon in their second Group C match at the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, with the goal coming from a converted penalty in the first half. Coach Kim Lars Björkegren's side pressed hard in the second half but could not find an equalizer, leaving their qualification hopes dependent on the final group fixture.
3 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Queens defeated Cape Verde 2-0 in their Group C opener at the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, with Doris Boaduwaa scoring and Cape Verde's own goal doubling Ghana's lead. The victory gives Ghana a confident start to the tournament with a clean sheet and all three points.
31 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren says his team's experience will be crucial in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign opener against debutants Cape Verde. Björkegren expects a tough match but expressed confidence in his squad, noting that the team now has more experienced players compared to 12 months ago.
29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Queens begin their 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign against Cape Verde in Morocco, seeking a semi-final appearance to secure a FIFA Women's World Cup spot and their first WAFCON trophy. The Black Queens, three-time runners-up and third-place finishers at the last edition, are tournament favourites despite facing debutants Cape Verde.
29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Queens will face Cape Verde in their opening Group C match at the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with kick-off scheduled for 17:00GMT at Moulay Rachid Stadium. Coach Kim Lars Björkegren's side enters the tournament in high spirits following preparatory training and friendly matches.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Queens open their 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign against Cape Verde on Wednesday, July 29, at 5:00 PM GMT in Morocco. The team enters the match with confidence following intensive preparations and friendly matches.
27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's women's football team qualified for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a win over Egypt and will compete in Group D against Cape Verde, Cameroon, and Mali. The tournament doubles as a 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifier, and the team has greater experience than in 2024, when most players competed in continental football for the first time; Ghana has reached three WAFCON finals but lost all to Nigeria.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has named a final 25-player squad for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with seven players making their first tournament appearance. Ghana faces Cape Verde, Cameroon, and Mali in Group D.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's women's football team won 4-0 against Malawi in their final friendly before the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Doris Boaduwaa scored three goals and Sharon Sampson added one in Casablanca, with Ghana set to face Cape Verde, Cameroon and Mali at the tournament.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Queens drew 0-0 with Tanzania in an international friendly in Casablanca on Monday as part of their final preparations for the 2026 TotalEnergies Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Ghana dominated possession and created better scoring opportunities but could not convert against Tanzania's well-organised defence, while head coach Kim Lars Björkegren used the match to test tactical combinations and assess his squad.
22 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Black Queens have appointed Swedish performance analyst James Slaughter, formerly of Malmö, as their new Video Analyst ahead of the 2026 TotalEnergies Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Slaughter will oversee recording and analysis of training sessions and matches to provide coaching staff insights for tactical preparation.
22 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Black Queens drew 0-0 with Tanzania in an international friendly in Casablanca on Monday, continuing their preparations for the 2026 TotalEnergies Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Head Coach Kim Lars Björkegren used the match to assess different combinations and build match fitness ahead of the tournament.
22 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Queens will play Nigeria in a pre-tournament friendly as part of their final preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. The team defeated Côte d'Ivoire 1–0 in their first friendly and will face Cape Verde, Cameroon and Mali in Group D of the continental tournament, which runs July 26 to August 16 in Rabat.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has announced Gold Fields Ghana Limited as the new headline sponsor of the Women's Premier League, replacing Malta Guinness. The sponsorship is intended to enhance the league's competitiveness, visibility, and sustainability.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Queens have landed in Morocco to begin final preparations for the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, with eighteen players reporting to camp under head coach Kim Lars Björkegren. The squad, drawn in Group D with Cape Verde, Mali, and Cameroon, will focus on tactics, fitness, and team chemistry ahead of the tournament.
14 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Black Queens have opened camp in Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. The team will face Cape Verde, Cameroon and Mali in Group D, with the tournament also serving as qualifiers for the 2027 Women's World Cup.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Coach Kim Lars Björkegren has announced a 27-player provisional squad for Ghana's 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign, combining experienced players like captain Portia Boakye with emerging talent and home-based stars. Ghana will face Cape Verde, Cameroon, and Mali in Group D, with all matches at Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca.
7 July 2026 · Daily Guide →