14 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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14 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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14 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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15 h. ago World Cup Qualifiers 2026: Kwasi Sibo earns late Black Stars call

Real Oviedo midfielder Kwasi Sibo has received a late call-up to the Black Stars squad ahead of Ghana’s crucial World Cup qualifying clash with Mali on September 8. His inclusion comes as head coach Otto Addo seeks to strengthen his midfield options following Ghana’s disappointing 1-1 draw with Chad on September 4 at the Stade […]

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18 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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19 h. ago World Cup 2026Q: Black Stars ‘were not good enough’ against Chad – Otto Addo

Ghana’s Black Stars head coach Otto Addo is not satisfied with the performance of his players in the draw with Chad in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

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20 h. ago World Cup 2026Q: ‘We should have killed the game’ – Otto Addo on Chad draw

Head Coach of Ghana’s Black Stars, Otto Addo, has bemoaned his side’s wastefulness in front of goal in the frustrating 1-1 draw with Chad in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers at the Marshal Idriss Deby Itno Olympic Stadium.

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20 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Madagascar, Mali secure wins to blow Group I wide open

Madagascar and Mali revived their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying hopes on matchday seven, blowing Group I wide open with just three rounds left to play. Ghana began the round with a three-point cushion over nearest challengers Comoros and had the chance to double that gap. But a frustrating draw away to Chad allowed the […]

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34 h. ago World Cup 2026Q: What we learnt from Black Stars’ frustrating draw with Chad

The Black Stars squandered a golden opportunity to tighten their grip on Group I, settling for a disappointing 1-1 draw against Chad at the Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Déby Itno on September 4.

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36 h. ago World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Black Stars blow chance to go six points clear after draw with Chad

The Black Stars blew their chance to extend their lead in Group I of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers after drawing with Chad. Ghana, having led in the opening half of the game, failed to snatch all three points as Chad equalised in the closing minutes of the encounter. Black Stars came into […]

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59 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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62 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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64 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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64 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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66 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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66 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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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 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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