{
  "id": 15396212,
  "title": "Björkegren to lead Black Stars interim technical team for Somalia double header",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/bjorkegren-to-lead-black-stars-interim-technical-team-for-somalia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T10:40:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/sports/bjorkegren-black-stars/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed Kim Lars Björkegren as the interim head coach for the Black Stars national team, set to play against Somalia in November. Björkegren, along with former Ghana internationals Ibrahim Tanko and Godwin Attram, will lead the team, with goalkeeper coach Fatawu Dauda. This decision was made following a thorough review by the Black Stars Coach Search Committee, which recommended Björkegren for the role. The GFA, Ministry of Sports and Recreation, and the Search Committee believe this interim arrangement will provide the necessary continuity, leadership, and strategic direction during a period of transition for the senior national team. Additional staff will be added for the November fixtures, as the committee continues its search for a permanent technical team. The GFA and stakeholders are committed to supporting the Black Stars and Black Queens, urging Ghanaians to support the team during this period.",
  "summary": "The Ghana Football Association (GFA), in consultation with the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, has appointed Kim Lars Björkegren to lead an interim Black Stars technical team for Ghana’s 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying double-header against Somalia in November. Björkegren would be assisted by former Ghana international Ibrahim Tanko and Godwin Attram, while […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Kim Lars Björkegren appointed as interim Black Stars coach",
    "Former Ghana internationals Ibrahim Tanko, Godwin Attram join team",
    "Interim arrangement aims to provide continuity during transition"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}