Kofi Adams rejects claims of external interference in Black Stars player selections
Kofi Adams, the Minister for Sports and Recreation, firmly dismissed suggestions of external interference in Black Stars player selections on Monday, July 6, speaking on Joy FM's News Night. He insisted that such decisions remain the exclusive responsibility of the national team's head coach, stating, "You have a duty to let them know that the work of a minister is not to [select players]."
His comments followed Ghana's disappointing exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where the Black Stars were eliminated in the Round of 32 after a 1-0 defeat to Colombia. Mr. Adams clarified that the Ministry's role is limited to providing policy direction, facilitating support, and working with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) on appointing the national team coach. He stressed that once a coach is appointed, technical matters, including squad selection, fall entirely within the coach's mandate.
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