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.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has terminated its contract with Joseph Laumann as Black Stars assistant coach after just ten months of his appointment.
The head coach of the male national U20 team of Ghana has been reassigned to take over the vacant deputy coaching role at the Black Stars.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced the appointment of Desmond Ofei as the new Black Stars assistant coach following the dismissal of Joseph Laumann.
Moroccan-born German tactician Joseph Laumann was appointed by the Ghana FA to deputize Otto Addo after the dissolution of the Chris Hughton-led Black Stars technical team following the disastrous 2023 AFCON campaign in Ivory Coast.
However, the four-time African champions failed to make it to the next edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, finishing at the bottom of the qualification group, where Angola and Sudan booked themselves a ticket to the tournament to be staged in Morocco next year.
A statement from the Ghana Football Association on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Desmond Ofei as part of the newly formed Black Stars, spearheaded by Otto Addo and experienced German coach Winfried Schafer as technical advisor.
The statement reads: “Coming on board as assistant to Otto Addo is the architect of Ghana's resurgence at the male Under-20 level, Coach Desmond Ofei.”
“The Africa Games gold medal-winning Coach and Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Coach of the Year 2024, who has swiftly carved a niche for himself as an achiever, is expected to bring his expertise and deep analytical prowess to the team.”
The 37-year-old UEFA A (Level 4) Licensed Professional football coach is a former U-18 Head Coach and U-21 coach at Royal Antwerp FC. He is also a former Lokeren U-21 and Lusitano SAD head coach.
Desmond Ofei is expected to combine his new job with his role as head of high performance at the Technical Directorate.
He has coaching and scouting experience in Belgium, England, Holland, France, Portugal, Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa.
Desmond Ofei guided the Black Satellites to win the 2023 African Games Gold medal and also secured a qualification to the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations tournament scheduled to take place in Ivory Coast from April to May this year.
