Black Queens coach Kim Lars Björkegren has rallied his team ahead of the big game against the Lionesses of England on Tuesday.
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The two teams will go head to head in a cliffhanger at the Saint Mary’s with the pair looking to test their might against each other.
Coach Kim waded into discussions welcoming the opportunity but admitted that England will provide a tough test for his girls.
“We’re jumping into deep water to see if we can swim against the best team in the world. It’s going to be really tough, and we need to understand that. But we also know we have some qualities,” he said.
“We may not be top five in the world yet, but we need to challenge ourselves. He described the match as a vital measurement of the team’s progress.
“Games like this are potentially the most difficult in the world right now. Away against England, they will challenge us for sure.
“We’re going to see how good we are, but also what we need to do better to climb the FIFA rankings and remain one of the top teams in Africa,” he told ghanafa.org
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Black Queens beat Aston Villa’s Women’s team by 3-1 in a friendly game.
The upcoming friendly game form part of the Queens’ preparation ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
