Kim Lars Bjorkegren to lead Black Stars as GFA names interim technical team

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren as interim coach of the Black Stars for their November fixture against Somalia.

The appointment was made in consultation with the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, following a recommendation by the Black Stars Coach Search Committee.

Björkegren will lead the interim technical team alongside Ibrahim Tanko and Godwin Attram, who have been named assistant coaches. Former Ghana international goalkeeper Fatawu Dauda will serve as the goalkeeper coach.

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According to the GFA, the appointment follows an extensive review process and consultations with several qualified coaching candidates as the association works to ensure stability and continuity within the national team.

The selection committee opted for a technical team combining international experience, local football knowledge, and technical expertise to guide the Black Stars through their current transition.

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The GFA and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation believe the combination of the four coaches will provide the leadership and support needed to prepare the team for the upcoming international assignment.

Additional technical and support staff will be appointed to strengthen the team's preparations for the November international window.

The association stressed that the interim arrangement applies specifically to the November fixtures, while the Coach Search Committee continues its work to determine the team's longer-term coaching direction.

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The appointment comes as Ghana seeks to maintain stability within the Black Stars setup following recent changes to the team's technical leadership.

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation, the GFA, and the search committee have reaffirmed their commitment to providing the Black Stars and the Black Queens with the technical and operational support needed to achieve their respective objectives.

They have also called on Ghanaians to rally behind the players and the interim technical team as the Black Stars prepare for their upcoming assignment against Somalia.