Interim Black Stars head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has pledged to give his best to help Ghana secure qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following Thursday’s 2-0 victory over Somalia.
The Swedish tactician was handed the responsibility of leading the Black Stars following the departure of former head coach Carlos Queiroz.
Björkegren made a winning start to his interim tenure, guiding Ghana to a much-needed victory at the Essipong Sports Stadium to revive their hopes of qualifying for the continental showpiece.
Speaking at his post-match press conference, the interim coach was asked whether he believes he is the right person to take charge of the Black Stars on a permanent basis.
However, Björkegren played down speculation about his long-term future, insisting that his immediate priority is to serve the country, support the players and help Ghana secure qualification for AFCON 2027.
“It’s not a question for me; I’m going to do my best when I’m here. I said it the whole time, my job is to be here to support Ghana, to be there for the boys, and do my absolute best to win every game and to help the boys back in this group, because I think we can go all the way and qualify for the AFCON. So, I’m doing my job now, and then we will see what happens after this,” Kim Lars Björkegren told the press.
The victory over Somalia has lifted Ghana from the bottom of Group C to third place, breathing new life into their qualification campaign.
The Black Stars will have another opportunity to strengthen their position when they face Somalia in the return fixture on Monday, November 16.
A second consecutive victory would significantly boost Ghana’s qualification prospects, particularly if Ivory Coast secure a positive result against The Gambia in the other Group C encounter.
