Ghana’s Minister of Sports and Recreation Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams says he has fulfilled his responsibilities ahead of Ghana’s crucial 2027 AFCON qualifying double-header against Somalia, insisting that the technical team must now take charge of the team’s preparations.
The member of parliament of Buem Constituency made the remarks after Ghana announced its squad for the two matches on Monday.
Adams said he had been engaging with the players and was satisfied with their individual mentality, but believes the coaching staff and team management must now build the collective spirit required for the matches.
“We have been engaging and I believe that I like the psychology of the individual players. I believe that the technical team and the management should be able to put them in the collective spirit for the game. That is their work,” he said.
He maintained that his role as Minister had been carried out and that responsibility for the team’s performance now rests with the technical handlers.
“As Minister, I’ve done what I’m supposed to do. I want to leave the rest for the technical people to also perform their responsibility,” Adams added.
The Black Stars face Somalia at the Essipong Sports Stadium on Thursday, November 12, before meeting them again in the return fixture on Monday, November 16 at the same venue.
