{
  "id": 327115,
  "title": "2026 WAFCON: Kim Lars Björkegren warns of Malawi threat as Black Queens chase semi-final spot",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/2026-wafcon-kim-lars-bjorkegren-warns-of-malawi-threat-as-black",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-08T15:02:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/2026-wafcon-kim-lars-bjorkegren-warns-of-malawi-threat-as-black-queens-chase-semi-final-spot/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana's WAFCON quarter-final opponent, Malawi, possesses formidable talent in their front two, according to head coach Kim Lars Björkegren. The Swedish tactician singled out the Chawinga sisters, Tabitha and Temwa, as key threats to his team. Despite Malawi's strong challenge, Björkegren remains confident in his squad's abilities, noting the Black Queens' improvement throughout the tournament. Ghana secured their spot in the quarter-finals by finishing second in Group D following a 1-1 draw with Mali. A victory over Malawi would propel Ghana to the semi-finals, a significant milestone for their quest to return to the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time since 2007. The match, set to kick off at 20:00 GMT on Sunday, will be a crucial opportunity for Ghana to advance to the next stage of the competition.",
  "summary": "Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has acknowledged the threat posed by Malawi but insists Ghana are prepared for a difficult battle in their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-final. Ghana will face Malawi on Sunday at the Al Madina Stadium in Rabat, with both teams fighting for a place in the […]",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "Black Queens reach WAFCON quarter-finals after hard-fought draw with Mali",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/black-queens-reach-wafcon-quarter-finals-after-hard-fought-draw-with",
        "published": "2026-08-07T09:03:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ghanaian Times",
        "title": "She’s my extra arm – Björkegren hails Black Queens Captain Portia Boakye",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/shes-my-extra-arm-bjorkegren-hails-black-queens-captain-portia-boakye",
        "published": "2026-08-07T17:29:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "2026 WAFCON: We will need the right balance against Malawi – Black Queens coach Kim Lars Björkegren",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/2026-wafcon-we-will-need-the-right-balance-against-malawi-black",
        "published": "2026-08-08T17:01:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}