Ghana's Black Queens head coach, Kim Lars Björkegren, has expressed enthusiasm about testing his squad against Nigeria's Super Falcons in an upcoming friendly match as part of preparations for the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
The highly anticipated encounter between the West African rivals is scheduled to take place at the Lanouria Complex in Morocco on Friday, June 29, just days before the continental tournament kicks off.
Coach's Perspective on the Challenge
"Nigeria offers the challenge of a traditional powerhouse," Björkegren stated, highlighting the significance of facing the nine-time African champions as part of their tournament preparation strategy.
The Black Queens are currently holding their training camp in Benslimane, Morocco, where they are fine-tuning tactics and building team cohesion ahead of the continental showpiece.
Comprehensive Preparation Schedule
Beyond the clash with Nigeria, Ghana has also arranged additional friendly matches against Malawi and Botswana as part of their comprehensive preparation for WAFCON 2024.
Meanwhile, the Super Falcons are also intensifying their preparations for the tournament. According to reports, the Nigerian team will depart for Lisbon before heading to Morocco for their final preparation phase.
The friendly match represents another chapter in the long-standing football rivalry between Ghana and Nigeria, with both teams looking to gain psychological advantage ahead of the continental championship.
For Nigeria's Super Falcons, the match offers an opportunity to test their newly announced squad for the tournament, which includes forward Rinsola Babajide who recently expressed her excitement about making the final selection.
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