Withdraw Kim Lars Bjorkegren's appointment as Black Stars assistant coach over WAFCON postponement - Osei-Fosu urges GFA

Assistant Coach of the Sudanese national team, Ignatius Osei-Fosu, has urged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to rethink its decision to integrate Kim Lars Björkegren into the Black Stars’ technical team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in June.

Osei-Fosu expressed concern that the move could disrupt preparations for Ghana’s women’s national team, especially with the rescheduled 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) now set for July.

The controversy stems from the GFA’s decision to have Björkegren, who currently manages the Black Queens, take on responsibilities with the Black Stars, sparking fears of scheduling conflicts that could affect the women’s team’s preparation.

Speaking to Luv FM, Osei-Fosu emphasized the importance of prioritizing the Black Queens’ campaign for global qualification.

“They have to change because during the World Cup, the Black Queens must be preparing,” Osei-Fosu said.

“I’m not calling for a change for the sake of it. They have to, unless they are throwing one of the tournaments under the bus. It’s fundamental because Ghana wants to qualify for the Women’s World Cup.”

Osei-Fosu added that his stance is rooted in a long-standing commitment to the women’s national team.

“Anybody who has followed me knows that I’m the number one supporter of the Black Queens. The people managing the team cannot play with that tournament.

“This tournament we are going to play is a qualifier for the World Cup in Brazil. As I’m sitting here, nobody should play with it.”

He concluded by insisting that if Ghana expects the Black Stars to compete at the highest level in Qatar, equal seriousness must be applied to the Black Queens as they pursue their path to the next global tournament.

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