US-based Ghanaian attacker, Joseph Paintsil has described the Black Stars' 2025 AFCON qualifiers failure as a very disappointing moment but is very optimistic they will do better in the remaining matches to qualify for the next FIFA World Cup.
Kofi Iddie Adams, Ghana's Minister designate for Sports and Recreation has expressed concerns about active conversations regarding the future of Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo.
Kofi Iddie Adams, Minister-designate for Sports and Recreation has vowed to re-interpret the role of the National Sports Authority (NSA) to guarantee its functionality as an intermediary between the Ministry and various sports federations.
Speaking during his vetting before the Appointments Committee on Thursday, January 30, Mr Adams highlighted the NSA's current limitations, going ahead to emphasised his commitment in ensuring it runs effectively.
“The challenge we have is the NSA which is the bridge, sometimes it’s not allowed to interface and deal with the GFA (Ghana Football Association), especially when it comes to Black Stars funding. We intend to make sure to restructure such that NSA plays the role it is supposed to play.”
Mr Adams has been subject to approval from the Appointments Committee for him to start work officially as Minister for Sports and Recreation.
By: Pascal Amoah
The Minister nominee for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams yesterday appeared before the Parliamentary Vetting Committee following his nomination by President John Dramani Mahama.
Minister of Sports and Recreation designate, Kofi Adams, has revealed that discussions are ongoing to introduce financial support for players in Ghana’s Premier League to help curb the growing player exodus.
Prominent Ghanaian football administrator Wilfred Osei Kwaku 'Palmer' has reiterated his belief that Kurt Okraku has failed in his role as President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA).
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) officially approved the appointment of Winfried Schäfer as the new technical advisor of the Black Stars, Ghana's senior men’s national football team, following a recommendation by the Executive Committee, Kickgh.com understands.
Former Youth and Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has backed Kofi Iddie Adams, the Sports and Recreation Minister Designate, wishing him the best ahead of his vetting.
Kofi Owusu, a former player of Berekum Chelsea has justified Sulley Muntari's assertion about the bad condition of Ghana Premier League locker rooms, linking the disgusting smells to the constant use of charms, or "juju," by clubs.
Former Black Stars striker, Prince Tagoe says Ghana's inability to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations really hurt but advised the right things should be done in order for the team to bounce back stronger in subsequent matches.
Ghana Football Association Spokesperson, Henry Asante Twum, has confessed not all members of the Executive Council agreed to the final decision of maintaining Otto Addo as the head coach of the Black Stars and added arriving at this final conclusion wasn't easy.
