Black Queens Arrive in Casablanca for Friendly Match Against Morocco
Ghana’s Senior Women’s National Team, the Black Queens, have arrived in Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of their highly anticipated international friendly against the Moroccan national team, the Atlas Lionesses. The match, scheduled for Friday, February 21, marks the first game under newly appointed head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren. The 19-player squad departed Accra on Saturday, February 15, to commence their final preparations for the fixture. This friendly match serves as an important test for Bjorkegren, who recently announced his squad, selecting only four players from the Ghana Women’s Premier League, while the rest are foreign-based professionals.
As preparations continue, several key players from abroad, including Jennifer Cudjoe, Azumah Bugre, and Grace Asantewaa, are set to join the camp from the United States, Turkey, and Mexico, respectively, bringing the squad size to 22. Training sessions are scheduled to begin on Monday, with the team working on tactical strategies ahead of the game. In a last-minute adjustment, Mary Amponsah, the top scorer in the Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League, has been called up as a replacement for Alice Kusi, who was forced to withdraw due to illness. The coaching staff is expected to assess the team’s performance in these preparatory sessions before the match.
Following their encounter with Morocco, the Black Queens will remain in the country for another fixture, facing Moroccan club AS FAR Club three days later. This series of matches is crucial for the team as they continue their rebuilding process under the new head coach. With high expectations from fans, these games will provide an opportunity for Bjorkegren to evaluate his squad’s strengths and weaknesses ahead of future international competitions. The friendly against Morocco will not only test the team’s tactical readiness but also help strengthen their cohesion under a new managerial system.
Black Queens Arrive in Casablanca for Friendly Match Against Morocco
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