Ghana head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren believes his side's performance at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations proves the Black Queens belong among the continent's elite after securing a bronze medal with a tense 4-3 penalty shootout win over South Africa.

The victory, which came after a 1-1 draw in regulation time, handed Ghana their first WAFCON medal since 2016.

Coincidentally, the Queens also defeated Banyana Banyana for bronze on that occasion.

Reflecting on the team's progress, Bjorkegren said: "I think overall we have made a great tournament.