2026 WAFCON: We will need the right balance against Malawi - Black Queens coach Kim Lars Björkegren
Kim Lars Björkegren, Black Queens head coach, urged his players to strike the right balance between defensive discipline and attacking intent when Ghana face Malawi in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Speaking to the media, the Swedish tactician stated, "We can't just defend with 11 players against Malawi. We need a balance and also to believe in ourselves to keep the ball in the team and convert our chances. We need to play our game." The match will take place at the Al Madina Stadium in Rabat on Sunday, with a place in the semi-finals and a return to the FIFA Women's World Cup on the line.
Ghana will battle the Scorchers at 20:00 GMT on Sunday. The Black Queens booked their place in the last eight after finishing second in Group D following a 1-1 draw with Mali in their final group-stage fixture. Victory would secure the Black Queens' qualification for the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time since 2007.
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Black Queens coach Kim Lars Björkegren emphasizes the need for balance in their upcoming WAFCON quarter-final match against Malawi. This crucial
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