Black Queens’ WAFCON Exit ‘Worst Feeling’ In 20 Years – Björkegren
Kim Lars Björkegren Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has described Ghana’s 2-1 quarterfinal defeat to Malawi at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) as the Read More... The post Black Queens’ WAFCON Exit ‘Worst Feeling’ In 20 Years – Björkegren appeared first on DailyGuide Network .
Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has described Ghana's 2-1 quarterfinal loss to Malawi at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) as his most agonizing experience in 20 years of coaching. The defeat dashed Ghana's aspirations to secure an automatic berth at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Coach Björkegren expressed profound sympathy for his team and the nation, lamenting that it ranked among the worst feelings he has endured in his coaching tenure.
Following a promising start where Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah scored in the seventh minute, Malawi equalized through Temwa Chawinga before Rose Smith Kadzere sealed the victory with a goal in the 79th minute. Coach Björkegren attributed Ghana's downfall to losing control after an impressive opening, citing their tendency to pass the ball excessively long towards the game's end.
Additionally, he suggested fatigue played a role, given Ghana's limited recovery time and pre-tournament travel. While the loss was a blow, Ghana's World Cup dreams are not extinguished as they will compete in the playoffs, facing Ivory Coast next.
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