Assistant Coach of Sudanese national team, Ignatius Osei-Fosu has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to reconsider its decision to add Kim Lars Björkegren to the technical team of the Blackstars for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament in June.

Osei-Fosu believes the move could disrupt the preparation of Ghana's women national team ahead of the rescheduled 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which will now be played in July.

The debate follows the GFA’s decision to include Kim Lars Björkegren, who currently handles the Black Queens, in the Black Stars’ technical setup for the global tournament, raising concerns about potential scheduling and preparation conflicts ahead of WAFCON.

Speaking to Luv FM, Ignatius stressed that the Black Queens’ qualification campaign for the next global tournament should be treated with utmost importance.

“They have to change because during the World Cup, the Black Queens must be preparing,” Osei-Fosu said.

“I’m not calling for a change for the sake of it. They have to, unless they are throwing one of the tournaments under the bus. It’s fundamental because Ghana wants to qualify for the Women’s World Cup.”

He insisted his position comes from a long-standing commitment to the women’s national team.

“Anybody who has followed me knows that I’m the number one supporter of the Black Queens. The people managing the team cannot play with that tournament.”

He also warned that the WAFCON tournament carries huge stakes for Ghana’s women’s team.

“This tournament we are going to play is a qualifier for the World Cup in Brazil. As I’m sitting here, nobody should play with it.”