Kim Lars Bjorkegren reflects on his one-year stint with Black Queens

Swedish football manager Kim Lars Bjorkegren has reflected on his one-year spell with the Black Queens of Ghana, saying it has been amazing.

Bjorkegren took over the Black Queens coaching job early 2025, replacing Nora Hauptle, who departed to join the Zambia Women national team.

The 43-year-old tactician has since chalked some successes with the West African women football giants, securing bronze medal at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations and also qualifying the Queens for the next edition of the tournament.

The Black Queens ended the year with a 2-0 friendly defeat to powerhouse, England at the St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton.

Reflecting on his spell with the Queens, the Swedish gaffer said, “There have been a little bit of crazy year. Almost a year with the Black Stars, it has been amazing”

“It been difficult sometimes, but overall it has been a great experience and I’m so happy that I took the opportunity and the chance to be the head coach for the Black Queens. I’m supper proud to lead the Queens and happy to be part of Ghana” he said.

Bjorkegren and his charges will now shift their attention to the upcoming Women’s African Cup of Nations tournament, scheduled for 2026.