Kim Lars Bjorkegren lauds 'super' Portia Boakye for leadership role

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has heaped praise on team captain Portia Boakye, commending her exceptional leadership and influence both on and off the pitch.

Boakye, one of the longest-serving members of the national team, featured at the previous edition of the Womens Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) before the 2024 tournament in Morocco.

In an interview with Joy Sports, the Swedish tactician highlighted Boakyes crucial role since he took charge of the team earlier this year.

She (Portia Boakye) is great. I couldn't do it without her, I'm honest with that, Bjorkegren said.She's leading the team off the pitch, especially on the pitch as well. The job she is doing of the pitch when the cameras are not there is great.I am super happy to have her as a captain. She deserves the best, he added.

Under Boakyes leadership, Ghana secured a bronze medal at the 2024 WAFCON in Morocco.

The experienced TP Mazembe defender is now focused on helping the Black Queens aim higher at next years tournament and guiding them toward qualification for the 2027 FIFA Womens World Cup in Brazil.

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