WAFCON 2024: Ghana coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren hoping for luck against Mali

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren is hoping for better luck in front of goal when Ghana face Mali in a crucial Group C clash at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

Ghana must bounce back after a 2-0 defeat to defending champions South Africa in their opening game, where the Black Queens created chances but failed to convert.

Björkegren, speaking at a pre-match press conference alongside midfielder Jennifer Cudjoe, believes his side were unlucky not to score and hopes that changes when they face Mali on Friday, July 11 at 16:00 GMT.

“We hit the bar twice [against South Africa] and we did everything right if we take away the most important thing — to score goals,” Björkegren said. “Hopefully, we will have a little bit more luck in the next round.”

Mali, who sit third in Group C after a 1-0 win over Tanzania, will be looking to seal qualification to the next stage with a win over Ghana. The Black Queens, bottom of the group, must win to keep their tournament hopes alive.