Kim Lars Bjorkegren takes interim charge of Black Stars

Kim Lars Bjorkegren, the head coach of the Black Queens, has been appointed to lead the senior national male team, the Black Stars, on an interim basis. This appointment comes as the team prepares for a critical 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying double-header against Somalia during the November international break. Bjorkegren's move into the temporary role occurs while the search for a permanent head coach continues following the team's recent struggles on the continental stage.

To support Bjorkegren in this transition, Ibrahim Tanko and Godwin Attram have been named as his assistant coaches. Bjorkegren is already familiar with the national team environment, having previously served as an assistant for a single match. The decision to utilize the technical leadership of the women's national team highlights a strategy to leverage internal expertise while the Ghana Football Association (GFA) completes its recruitment process for a substantive manager.

The interim technical team faces a significant challenge as they look to reverse the Black Stars' fortunes in the 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign. The team has had a difficult start to the qualifiers, suffering losses to Côte d’Ivoire and Gambia. The upcoming matches against Somalia are viewed as essential opportunities for Ghana to secure its first points and stabilize its position in the group. Collaborating with Tanko and Attram, Bjorkegren will be tasked with restoring confidence and improving on-field performance.

Following the conclusion of the double-header against Somalia, Bjorkegren is expected to return his focus to the Black Queens. His primary objective with the women's team will be the upcoming Women’s World Cup qualifying playoffs. Meanwhile, the GFA is expected to provide further updates on the search for a permanent head coach to lead the Black Stars through the remainder of the AFCON qualification process and subsequent international assignments.