{
  "id": 18495905,
  "title": "‘Black Queens Coach Björkegren Owed 13 Months’ Salary’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/black-queens-coach-bjorkegren-owed-13-months-salary",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T12:12:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Guide Network",
    "slug": "daily-guide-network",
    "url": "https://dailyguidenetwork.com/black-queens-coach-bjorkegren-owed-13-months-salary/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has disclosed that Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has gone 13 months without receiving his salary, highlighting the financial difficulties faced by the country's national teams. Okraku made the announcement on Wednesday, November 4, during a hearing before Parliament's Select Committee on Youth and Sports. He implored for the creation of specific revenue streams to support the proposed Sports Fund. Björkegren, who also serves as the interim head coach for the Black Stars, has been without a paycheck for over a year. Okraku noted that the coach of the Olympic team has not been paid for 12 months, and the financial strain extends to other teams as well. The Ghana Football Association must fund teams in the U-15, U-17, U-20, and U-23 categories, alongside the senior men's and women's teams, beach soccer, and futsal. While Okraku acknowledged the Sports Fund as a beneficial development, he emphasized that it alone would not suffice. Football's capital-intensive nature necessitates additional dedicated revenue sources. Björkegren was appointed as Black Queens coach in 2025, succeeding Nora Häuptle. The Swedish tactician is set to lead the Black Stars in their upcoming match against Somalia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, rounds three and four. He will be supported by Godwin Attram, Ibrahim Tanko, and former Black Stars goalkeeper Fatawu Dauda.",
  "summary": "Kim Lars Björkegren Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has revealed that Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has gone 13 months without pay, raising fresh concerns Read More... The post ‘Black Queens Coach Björkegren Owed 13 Months’ Salary’ appeared first on DailyGuide Network .",
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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."
}