Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren says Sundays high-profile friendly against Nigeria will provide his team with the perfect test as they wrap up preparations for the 2024 Womens Africa Cup of Nations.The Ghanaian side will take on their West African rivals on June 29, in the last of three preparatory matches lined up before they depart for Morocco, where the tournament kicks off on July 5.Ghana is drawn in Group C alongside holders South Africa, Mali, and Tanzania.Speaking to the Ghana FAs media team after back-to-back wins over Malawi and Benin, Bjorkegren welcomed the challenge posed by Nigerias Super Falcons.With full respect of Malawi and Benin that we have played against, Nigeria is one step up, one of the best teams in Africa; good players in almost every position so its going to be a very tough game but thats also what we need now, he said.The Queens recorded a 3-1 win over Malawi and followed it up with a 4-2 victory against Benin, with Bjorkegren rotating his squad to give several players minutes ahead of the final selection.Sundays encounter will be crucial in assessing the teams readiness and cohesion before they open their AFCON campaign against South Africa on July 7.
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