11 h. ago Sports Minister’s ‘needless’ statement cost Black Stars against Chad – Sannie Daara

Former Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and CAF Media Officer, Ibrahim Sannie Daara, has blamed Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams for Ghana’s disappointing 1-1 draw with Chad on Thursday in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Black Stars looked on course for victory after Jordan Ayew’s 17th-minute opener, but Ecua […]

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11 h. ago Kofi Adams urges envoys to position Ghana as global Sports and Recreation hub

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams (MP), has charged Ghana’s Ambassadors and High Commissioners to actively market the country as a prime destination for sports and recreation investment.

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12 h. ago Promote Ghana as investment destination for sports and recreation – Sports Minister urges Ghana envoys

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has urged Ghana’s Ambassadors and High Commissioners to project the country as a leading destination for sports and recreation investment.

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16 h. ago Kojo Yankah blames Sports Minister Kofi Adams for Black Stars’ draw with Chad

Former Western Regional Football Association chairman Kojo Yankah has blamed Minister of Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams for the Black Stars’ 1-1 draw with Chad in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

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55 h. ago Ghana FA Delays Ministry Response Until World Cup Qualifiers End

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fa-delays-ministry-response-until-world-cup-qualifiers-end/The Ghana Football Association will postpone addressing budget disputes with the Sports Ministry until after crucial World Cup qualifying matches against Chad and Mali this week. The GFA announced Wednesday it would provide a comprehensive response to ministry statements only after Monday’s qualifier against Mali concludes, prioritizing team focus over administrative conflicts. Ghana’s Sports and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fa-delays-ministry-response-until-world-cup-qualifiers-end/

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57 h. ago Sports Minister confirms new sports fund bill to address funding gaps

Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has assured that the newly drafted Sports fund bill will help resolve longstanding funding challenges across all sporting disciplines in Ghana.

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60 h. ago Ghana Sets Ticket Prices for World Cup Qualifier Against Mali

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-sets-ticket-prices-for-world-cup-qualifier-against-mali/Sports Minister Kofi Adams has announced ticket pricing for Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Mali, scheduled for Monday at the Accra Sports Stadium, with premium seats priced at 1,000 Ghana cedis. The Black Stars will host Mali on September 8 following their away fixture against Chad on Thursday in N’Djamena. Coach Otto Addo’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-sets-ticket-prices-for-world-cup-qualifier-against-mali/

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62 h. ago GFA Delays Response to Minister’s Budget Comments Amid World Cup Qualifiers

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gfa-delays-response-to-ministers-budget-comments-amid-world-cup-qualifiers/The Ghana Football Association has postponed addressing recent comments by Sports Minister Kofi Adams regarding alleged budget discrepancies, prioritizing national team unity ahead of crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. In a statement released Wednesday, the GFA acknowledged Adams’ remarks made during a Tuesday press briefing but emphasized the need to maintain focus on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gfa-delays-response-to-ministers-budget-comments-amid-world-cup-qualifiers/

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62 h. ago ‘Be bold and attach your name’ – Sports Minister dares GFA over unsigned statement

Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has challenged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to “be bold” and attach a name to its recent unsigned statement regarding the slashing of the Black Stars’ budget.

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63 h. ago FIFA WCQ: Sports Ministry has no budget for supporters and media – Kofi Adams

Sports and Recreation Ministry has not made plans in the budget for Ghana’s supporters and the media ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, says Kofi Adams.

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64 h. ago FIFA WCQ: Only away games per diems will be paid in dollars – Kofi Adams

Ministry for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams says per diems of the Black Stars will be paid in dollars only during away fixtures.

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64 h. ago We will respond to Sports Ministry statement on Black Stars budget soon – GFA

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) says it has taken careful note of the Ministry of Sports and Recreation’s statements on the Black Stars’ budget for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and will provide clarifications in due course.

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65 h. ago List of items removed or readjusted by Sports Ministry in Black Stars budget; $5k fuel scrapped

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has announced significant adjustments to the budget for the Black Stars’ 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Mali, resulting in savings of over USD 732,000.

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3 d. ago Ghana Scraps Management Team Bonuses for National Football Squads

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-scraps-management-team-bonuses-for-national-football-squads/The Sports Ministry has eliminated winning bonuses for Black Stars management committee members as part of broader cost-cutting measures affecting Ghana’s national team operations. Sports Minister Kofi Adams revealed Tuesday that management officials previously received $10,000 for each Black Stars victory, a practice his ministry has now discontinued. The decision affects all national team management […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-scraps-management-team-bonuses-for-national-football-squads/

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3 d. ago Ghana Slashes Black Stars Budget by US$732,750 for World Cup Qualifiers

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-slashes-black-stars-budget-by-us732750-for-world-cup-qualifiers/The government has achieved dramatic cost savings on Ghana’s upcoming World Cup qualifier matches, cutting nearly $733,000 from the Black Stars’ original budget while maintaining essential support for the national team. Sports Minister Kofi Adams announced Tuesday that the final approved budget for Ghana’s fixtures against Chad and Mali totals $1,320,490, down from the Ghana […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-slashes-black-stars-budget-by-us732750-for-world-cup-qualifiers/

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3 d. ago Gov’t cuts Black Stars budget by over $732,000 for World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Mali

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has announced significant savings on the Black Stars’ budget for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, following a directive from President John Mahama to ensure transparency and fiscal prudence in national team expenditure.

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3 d. ago Black Stars Management Committee members were on $10k while players received $5k – Kofi Adams

Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, says the Black Stars Management Committee used to take home $10,000, while players received $5,000 during national assignments.

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3 d. ago FIFA WCQ: Black Stars technical team receive half bonuses pending qualification – Kofi Adams

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams, has revealed that members of the Black Stars technical team are paid only half of the winning bonuses allocated to players, with the remainder dependent on the team’s qualification for major tournaments.

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3 d. ago FIFA WCQ: Sports Ministry has no budget until President’s approval – Kofi Adams

Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has disclosed his outfit operate without a budget until it receives approval from the Presidency.

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3 d. ago FIFA WCQ: Sports Ministry cuts GFA budget for Chad, Mali games from $2m to $1.3m

Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has confirmed the approval of an $860,000 budget for the Ghana Black Stars’ clash against Chad in N'Djamena for the World Cup qualifier.

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