Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has stated that his team is determined to surpass their performance from the previous Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) as Ghana prepares for the 2026 edition in Morocco.

Ghana will return to Morocco in March 2026, having secured a bronze medal at the last tournament. The draw for the upcoming competition was held on Thursday, January 15, placing the Black Queens in a challenging group alongside Cameroon, Mali, and Cape Verde.

Reacting to the draw, Björkegren expressed optimism and ambition, insisting that the team is targeting an improved finish this time around.

“I am looking forward to the tournament,” he said. “When I came in, we were number six in Africa, but now we are number three, which makes us top-seeded.

“At the end of the day, whether it’s going to help or not, I don’t know. We will face three really good teams, but as I said, I am looking forward to the tournament.

“We will push to do an even better tournament this time.”

The Black Queens will be based in Fes for the group stage of the competition as they continue preparations for another strong continental campaign.