{
  "id": 14432196,
  "title": "2028 Olympic Games qualification ‘really tough’ – Black Queens coach Björkegren",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/2028-olympic-games-qualification-really-tough-black-queens-coach",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T10:41:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/2028-olympic-games-qualification-really-tough-black-queens-coach-bjorkegren/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lars Kim Björkegren, the head coach of the Black Queens, has described the journey to qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games as \"really tough,\" yet he remains confident in his team's ability to achieve their goal. The Black Queens secured their place in the next phase by defeating Mauritius with a score of 10-0 in the first preliminary round of qualifiers. The senior women's national team will now enter the third round of African qualifiers, which is set to take place from 23 February to 6 March 2027 against Zambia.\n\nWith only two African nations awarded slots to compete in the Olympic Games in Los Angeles, Björkegren emphasizes the challenge that lies ahead. He believes that football is a sport without easy games, especially when it comes to qualifying for the Olympics, as only two African countries will have the opportunity to represent the continent at the global event. Despite the daunting task, Björkegren is confident in his team's potential, stating, \"We have the potential to go all the way. In football, there is no easy game, especially when it comes to qualifying for the Olympics, as only two countries from Africa will go to Los Angeles. It is really tough and to get there, we need to win. I believe in the girls and I think we [will] be there.\" It is worth noting that the Black Queens have never qualified for the Olympic Games in the history of the nation.",
  "summary": "A total of 16 nations will compete in the third round of the African qualifiers, with the continent having just two slots at the global showpiece.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "LA 2028: Black Queens face Zambia in Olympic qualifying rematch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/la-2028-black-queens-face-zambia-in-olympic-qualifying-rematch",
        "published": "2026-10-14T09:20:09.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}