Ghana/Cameroon: Björkegren Expects 'Better Ghana' Against Cameroon At 2026 Wafcon

What the report says

Ghana head coach Kim Björkegren said he expects his team to deliver a stronger showing when Ghana face Cameroon in a Group D match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday night in Casablanca. The game is set for the Stade Moulay Rachid, with both sides coming in after opening wins that put them in position to move closer to the quarter-finals.

Ghana began the tournament with a 2-0 win over debutants Cape Verde, while Cameroon edged Mali 2-1. According to the RFI report published by AllAfrica, Björkegren described Cameroon as a step up in difficulty because of their experience and quality, but said tougher opponents often bring out a better Ghana. He pointed to previous tests against strong opposition, including a defeat to England and a later 4-0 win over Russia, as examples of his team responding well under pressure.

Cameroon coach Dimitri Lipoff also framed his side as the underdog, noting that Ghana finished third at the previous WAFCON and have been working together for longer. The broader tournament context is that the expanded 16-team event sends the top two teams from each group to the quarter-finals, with semi-finalists securing places at the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil. The final is scheduled for 16 August.