With just weeks to go until the 2025 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren says his focus is on sharpening the physical edge of his squad to ensure Ghana competes at the highest level in Morocco.

Speaking to the media team of the Ghana Football Association, the Swedish tactician underlined the importance of physical conditioning as a foundation for success.

“We think that physically we can be a little bit faster, a little bit stronger, better prepared and run a little more in the games, and that’s one thing we are trying to solve,” Coach Björkegren said. “All the girls are working really hard to be physically prepared for the WAFCON.”

Ghana has been drawn into a challenging Group C, which includes reigning champions South Africa, Mali, and Tanzania. The Black Queens will kick off their campaign with a high-stakes encounter against South Africa on July 7.

The 2025 WAFCON tournament will take place in Morocco from July 5 to July 26, and the Black Queens are leaving no stone unturned in their preparations.

Coach Björkegren, who has led a revival in the women’s national team setup, remains optimistic but realistic, knowing the task ahead is tough. Still, he believes with the right physical and mental preparation, his side can make a deep run in the tournament.