Interim Black Stars coach Kim Lars Björkegren says his immediate priority is to win matches and rebuild confidence within the squad following Ghana’s 2-0 victory over Somalia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
The victory marked Ghana’s first win in the qualifying campaign and offered the team an opportunity to regain some momentum after a disappointing start to their quest for a place at the continental tournament.
The Swedish coach guided the four-time African champions to the important result in the first leg of their double-header against Somalia at the Essipong Sports Stadium on Thursday.
The outcome will be a boost to the team as they seek to improve their position in the qualifying campaign and restore confidence among players and supporters.
With questions surrounding his prospects of securing the Black Stars coaching job on a permanent basis, Björkegren has made it clear that his attention remains on the immediate task rather than his long-term future with the team.
He says his responsibility is to give the players the necessary support, help strengthen the squad’s confidence and ensure that Ghana continues to record positive results.
“I have to do my best when I’m here. My job is to support Ghana, be there for the boys and do my absolute best to win every game and help the boys back in this group,” Björkegren said.
“I’m doing my job now, and we will see what happens after this,” he added.
His comments suggest that he is taking a game-by-game approach to the interim role, leaving decisions about his future with the Ghana Football Association (GFA).
Björkegren was appointed interim coach following the resignation of Carlos Queiroz, who left the position after Ghana’s disappointing start to the 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign.
His immediate challenge is to help the Black Stars regain consistency and confidence as they continue their qualification campaign.
The victory over Somalia provides a positive starting point for the interim coach, but attention will now turn to the second meeting between the two sides as Ghana seeks to build on the result.
