The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced Kim Lars Bjorkegren as the new Head Coach of the senior women’s national team, the Black Queens.
The Swede replaces Nora Häuptle, who left her role after the expiration of her contract.
Bjorkegren, who was most recently manager of Racing Louisville FC in the US National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), will be assisted by Coaches Charles Sampson and Anita Wiredu.
Nassamu Yakubu has been appointed as the Goalkeepers Coach, with Enoch Jordan Daitey serving as the Athletic Coach.
The medical unit of the team will be led by Kate Boachie-Agyemang, who will be assisted by Team Nurse Asinawu Abubakari. Margaret Foli has been appointed as the team's Physiotherapist.
Drucilia Arthur will serve as the Welfare Manager, while Patience Nana A. Quarshie and Adwoa Bayor have been appointed as Equipment Officers.
Ronnie Bergdahl, an experienced video analyst, will provide technical support to the team as the Video Analyst.
In a press release on Tuesday, the GFA expressed confidence in Coach Bjorkegren and his technical team to bring the necessary expertise and experience to lead the Black Queens to success in upcoming international competitions.
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