Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has credited the supporters in Sekondi with helping inspire Ghana’s emphatic 7-0 victory over Mauritius in the second round of the African qualifiers for the 2028 Olympic Games.
The result secured a 10-0 aggregate win for Ghana, who had already taken a 3-0 lead from the first leg away from home.
Bjorkegren, the Swedish coach, said the atmosphere created by the home crowd had been important to the team’s performance. The Sekondi supporters maintained their enthusiasm throughout the match and provided encouragement as Ghana took control of the contest.
Their backing helped create a positive setting for the Black Queens during a significant stage of their Olympic qualifying campaign. It also allowed the players to connect with supporters while producing one of the team’s most convincing performances in the tie.
Ghana dominated the return fixture and combined attacking quality with clinical finishing to overwhelm Mauritius. The seven-goal victory reflected the Black Queens’ ability to convert their chances while retaining control of the game.
The support in Sekondi was another positive aspect for the technical team beyond the final score. Bjorkegren’s recognition of the crowd underlined the influence home supporters can have in motivating the national team during a demanding qualification campaign.
Ghana’s aggregate success keeps the Black Queens’ bid to qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles on course. The team will now aim to carry the confidence from the two-leg victory into the next stages of the competition.
Bjorkegren’s praise also acknowledged the wider role of supporters as Ghana’s opponents become more demanding. Their presence in Sekondi gave the players sustained encouragement and contributed to an occasion in which the Black Queens delivered a dominant result.