Sports Minister urges Black Stars to adopt winning mentality ahead of friendlies
Kofi Adams, Ghana's Minister for Sports and Recreation, has urged the technical team of the Black Stars to approach their upcoming international friendlies with a winning mentality. Adams disclosed to Graphic Sports that he has made his expectations clear to head coach Otto Addo and his backroom staff, stressing the importance of results. The Buem MP said, "I've told the coaches that these two friendlies, we are going with the mindset of winning, not just going to try players."
The senior national team is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a series of high-profile friendlies, beginning with a clash against Austria national football team on March 27 at the Ernst Happel Stadium. They will then travel to Stuttgart to face Germany national football team on March 30. The Black Stars opened their training camp on Sunday and held their first session on Monday with 21 players in attendance.
Defender Alexander Djiku and Kojo Oppong Peprah are expected to join the squad later. Ghana will also take on Mexico national football team and Wales national football team in additional friendlies scheduled for May and June as part of their final build-up to the World Cup.
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Sports Minister Kofi Adams has tasked the Black Stars technical team to prioritize winning in their upcoming friendlies. The team is gearing up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup- but what approach will they take?
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