Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director Ibrahim Sannie Daara has called on Black Queens coach Lars Kim Björkegren to build on the solid foundation established by his predecessor, Nora Hauptle.
The Swiss coach took over from Hauptle, who did not renew her contract after a two-year stint.
Despite a shaky start to the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Björkegren has successfully guided the Black Queens into the tournament's semifinals.
Speaking to Citi Sports following Ghana's dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Algeria, Daara emphasized that while Björkegren is still relatively new in his role, expectations for results are high. "Nora had two years and more in the position, so that gave her the opportunity to make mistakes and correct them," he said. "Kim has not been in the position for that long, but he must also realize that if Nora lifted the team up and brought it to this level, we only expect him to take it a notch higher." Now a senior official at the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Sannie Daara acknowledged the ongoing transition under Björkegren's leadership, highlighting the unique perspective Hauptle brought as a female coach. "There were a lot of advantages that came with Nora being in the position.
