Black Queens goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan has expressed hope that head coach Kim Lars Björkegren will return to his position with the women's national team after his appointment as interim coach of the Black Stars.

Konlan admitted she was surprised by the development, insisting that the Swedish tactician belongs with the Black Queens and expressing confidence that his current role with the men's team is temporary.

“I don't want to take our coach away from us, but all things being equal, we hope he's coming back to us. That is why they said interim. He's coming back to us. Kim Lars is our coach, he belongs to the Black Queens,” she said.

Despite her desire to see him return, Konlan expressed pride in his work with the Black Stars, particularly following their victory under his guidance.

She described the win as important for the country, noting the pressure that comes with managing Ghana's senior men's national team.

“It's not easy coaching the Black Stars of Ghana. It's like coaching the whole of Ghana. Everybody is under you, so I was very happy when they won the match,” she added.

Konlan further praised the coach for delivering what she described as an important victory for the country.

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