Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has expressed concern over the inconsistent performances of the Black Stars under head coach Otto Addo.
His remarks follow Ghana’s 1-0 victory over Mali in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, after a 1-1 draw against Chad. While the win puts Ghana at the top of Group I with 19 points from eight matches, Adams warned that the team’s campaign is far from secure, with two crucial matches remaining.
Speaking on Citi Breakfast Show on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Adams highlighted the team’s struggles and questioned their readiness for upcoming competitions.
“Very soon, AFCON is going to start in Morocco. Are we going to be part of it? No, we will watch on TV. We have not even qualified for the World Cup yet. We still need a win and at least a draw to comfortably say that, as far as our group is concerned, nobody can overtake us,” he cautioned.
Adams also urged Addo to strengthen his tactical approach if Ghana is to achieve its qualification goals.
“If I tell you I am impressed, then it means I do not know my job. I am not impressed. There is a lot of room for improvement. Even when you meet the coach himself, he admits that he got things wrong and takes responsibility. But the question is: for how long will you continue to take blame for wrong decisions?” he queried.
The Black Stars will conclude their World Cup qualifiers with matches against the Central African Republic and Comoros in October.
