Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has praised his captain, Portia Boakye describing her as his “extra arm” on and off the pitch after Ghana qualified for the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
The Swedish coach said the captain’s leadership has played an important role in the team’s progress at the tournament. He praised her communication with the players and the example she sets during matches.
“She means so much. She’s like the extra arm for me, really helpful. Sometimes I don’t need to say too much. She can do it for me. And that’s the kind of captain that you want,” Björkegren said.
Björkegren also praised her hard work and strong mentality during matches. He said her fighting spirit has had a positive effect on the rest of the Black Queens team.
“But also, I mean, the most important is how she’s leading on the pitch with her fighting spirit. I mean, she’s brutal. I mean, she really puts her body there. And she’s a real fighter.”
