Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren believes his side outperformed Morocco in their WAFCON 2025 semifinal clash, despite falling short of reaching the final.
Ghana was narrowly missed out on the final after a defeat to the host nation on penalties.
Speaking at the post-match press conference, Björkegren expressed pride in his team’s effort and rued the missed opportunity.
“I think we were the better team if you look at stats from the game,” he said.
While Ghana’s campaign ends in disappointment, their display against a strong Moroccan side earned praise for tactical discipline and resilience.
Ghana took a first half lead through Stella Nyamekye but the Moroccans found an equalizer in the second as the game travelled all the way into penalty shootout.
The Black Queens missed two out of their four penalties while Morocco scored all four to progress into the final.
Despite the loss, Björkegren’s comments highlight the team’s growth and competitiveness on the continental stage.
The Black Queens will now look to regroup as they face South Africa in the third-place match on Friday.
