LA 2028Q: Black Queens must be clinical against Mauritius – Kim Lars Björkegren

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has called upon his team to demonstrate clinical precision and secure a dominant victory against Mauritius in the second leg of their qualifying tie for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Ghana previously triumphed 3-0 in the first leg last Thursday at the Cote d’Or National Sports Complex in Mauritius.

With a win or draw progression to the third round, Björkegren has emphasized the need for his team to begin strongly and finish the match professionally. "We must ensure we start the game exceptionally well," he informed the GFA Media. The coach also highlighted his side's recent failure to capitalize on scoring opportunities, stressing the importance of improved finishing.

"The issue lies in our missing too many chances," he noted. "Occasionally, we might be a bit unlucky, but when it happens repeatedly, converting the ball that hits the post or deflects out can be a matter of quality." Björkegren pointed out that, on an ordinary day, his team typically scores three or four goals. He expressed hope for an even better display tomorrow.

The victor of this tie will advance to face either Zambia or Uganda in the third round of qualifiers. This will be Kim Lars Björkegren's maiden appearance in Olympic Games football for his team, as Ghana missed out on the previous editions since the introduction of women's football in the summer games in 1996. The match, scheduled for October 13, is set to commence at 3:00 PM.