WAFCON 2024: Kim Lars Björkegren shower praises on Black Queens after quarterfinal qualification

Black Queens coachKim Lars Bjrkegren has lauded his players following their qualification to the quarterfinals in the ongoing 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).Despite a disappointing start to the tournament, Ghana turned around their fortunes with a resounding 4-1 win against Tanzania in their final group game on Monday night at theStade Municipal de Berkane.Goals from Princella Adubea, Alice Kusi, Evelyn Badu, andChantelle Boye-Hlorkah sealed the win for the Black Queens to finish second in Group C.Speaking after the game, the Swiss gaffer lauded his players and highlighted the impact of the results.I am just really proud of the girls. Today, we followed the game plan a little bit more. I always believed that we would win this game and make it to the quarterfinals,Bjrkegren told CAF Media.I understand the impact of the result. It is the knockout stages, and we continue to take it one game at a time, Bjrkegren said after the 4-1 win against Tanzania, he added.The Black Queens will face Algeria in the quarterfinals on Saturday, July 19 at theStade Municipal de Berkane with kick-off scheduled at 17:00 GMT. Read Full Story