New Black Queens manager Kim Bjorkegren
Black Queens manager, Kim Lars Bjorkegren, has arrived in Ghana to begin official duties following his appointment.
The Swedish manager arrived in the country in the late hours of Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
The experienced gaffer was appointed in January, replacing Swiss coach Nora Huptle who refused to extend her contract.
Bjorkegren has eighteen years of experience and holds a UEFA License A. He has managed various teams in Sweden and other countries.
Some of his notable achievements include winning the Cyprus top Women’s league with Apollon Ladies and leading Linkopings FC to victory in the Damallsvenskan (Swedish Women’s top league). In the 2020-2021 season, he was named Coach of the Season in Cyprus.
Bjorkegren shares a record with renowned coach Sven-Göran Eriksson as the second Swedish manager to win two domestic titles in two different countries.
His first assignment as Black Queens manager would be in a friendly against Morocco on February 17, 2025.
Kim Lars Bjorkegren is expected to name his first squad in the coming days ahead of the friendly as he prepares the team for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Black Queens coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has arrived in Ghana 🇬🇭 pic.twitter.com/i6Eab72SQz
— Akosua Adjei (@Akosua__Adjei) February 13, 2025
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