Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has travelled to Malta as part of ongoing preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with the focus on scouting Ghanaian players plying their trade in Europe.

The visit forms part of the technical team’s wider strategy to expand the talent pool by identifying and assessing eligible Ghanaian players based abroad who could strengthen the squad ahead of the tournament in Morocco.

During his scouting mission, Bjorkegren met and evaluated four players: Kassim Mariama and Naila Adoma Addo, both former players of Fosu Royal Ladies; ex-Black Princesses striker Salamatu Nte Abdulai; and Selina Animah, who previously featured for Berry Ladies.

The Black Queens coach is also expected to observe Salamatu Nte Abdulai in competitive action for Swieqi United, alongside Selina Animah, who currently plays for Birkirkara Women. These live match assessments will allow the technical team to closely evaluate the players’ match fitness, tactical awareness, and overall suitability for the national team’s playing philosophy.

The Malta trip highlights the Ghana Football Association’s commitment to strengthening the Black Queens by tapping into Ghanaian talent across Europe.

With the WAFCON drawing closer, the technical team is focused on assembling a well-balanced squad that blends domestic experience with international exposure. Further updates on the Black Queens’ preparations are expected from the GFA in the coming days.

Ghana have been drawn in Group D of the tournament, where they will face Cameroon, Mali, and Cape Verde at the WAFCON finals in Morocco.