2024 WAFCON: Our mentality is to win every game - Black Queens coach Kim Lars Björkegren

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren remains confident in his team's approach and quality as Ghana prepares for a crucial Group C showdown against Mali at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

Ghana finds itself under significant pressure following a 2-0 defeat to reigning champions South Africa in their opening match. The result leaves the Black Queens at the bottom of the group and in need of a win to keep their tournament hopes alive.

Despite the setback, Björkegren drew positives from the performance against Banyana Banyana, highlighting his side’s attacking intent and resilience.

"We hit the bar twice and had more shots, more corners. We were pushing till the end. It wasn’t the result we wanted, but we played well against a strong team," he said.

Looking ahead to the encounter with Mali, who opened their campaign with a narrow 1-0 win over Tanzania, Björkegren stressed Ghana’s commitment to going all out for victory.

"Mali may only need a point to qualify, but our mentality is to win every game, whether it’s the group stage or the final. We’ve studied Mali closely, but we believe in our style and ability." Björkegren added.

The match will take place at the Stade Municipal de Berkane in Morocco today, Thursday, July 11. Kick-off is set for 16:00 GMT.