Black Queens assistant coach Pierre Persson says he is embracing the existing culture in camp while introducing fresh ideas centred on precision and intensity as Ghana continues preparations for the 2026 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

The Swedish tactician, who is now part of Kim Lars Björkegren’s technical team, has been tasked with improving the team’s possession play and tactical execution.

“My role is to complement the head coach by working on passing drills, possession and tactics. The players are technically gifted and explosive, with many competing at top clubs in Europe. My job is to help them move the ball quicker, improve their movement off the ball and increase the tempo in possession,” Persson explained.

Since arriving in the team’s Casablanca base, Persson has focused on high-intensity sessions that demand concentration and accuracy.

The team is currently in Casablanca preparing for the TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations which kicks off from Saturday, July 25 to Sunday, August 16, 2026.