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Kofi Adams

Also known as: Adams · Minister for Sports and Recreation · Mr Adams · Sports Minister · the Minister of Sports and Recreation · Mr Kofi Adams · Mr. Adams

Kofi Adams — Ghana's Sports Minister overseeing national athletics and football, recently defended decisions on Black Stars coaching and facility use ahead of 2026 World Cup.

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Hoshii International becomes gold sponsor for Accra 2026 African Athletics Championships

The News

Hoshii International Limited has secured gold sponsorship of the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships, scheduled for May 12–17 in Accra, positioning Hoshii Instant Rice and X1 Energy Drink as official food and energy drink partners. The company's Country Manager described the partnership as signalling a strategic collaboration centred on athletic excellence and development across Africa.

11 hours ago · Joy Online →

Today

  1. Hoshii International becomes gold sponsor for Accra 2026 African Athletics Championships

    Hoshii International Limited has secured gold sponsorship of the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships, scheduled for May 12–17 in Accra, positioning Hoshii Instant Rice and X1 Energy Drink as official food and energy drink partners. The company's Country Manager described the partnership as signalling a strategic collaboration centred on athletic excellence and development across Africa.

    11 hours ago · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Ghana to receive $10.5 million for 2026 World Cup qualification

    The Sports Minister says Ghana will receive $10.5 million from FIFA for qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, with $1.5 million for preparation and $9 million for participation; the amount could rise to between $14 million and $50 million if Ghana advances further in the tournament.

    29 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Hoshii International named gold partner for Africa athletics championships

    Hoshii International Limited has been unveiled as the gold partner for the 24th Africa Senior Athletics Championships, to be hosted in Ghana at the University of Ghana Stadium on May 12–17, and will provide cash sponsorship and products including X1 Energy Drink and Hoshii Instant Rice as official energy drink and food sponsor.

    29 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Sports Minister defends collective decision to remove Otto Addo

    Sports Minister Kofi Adams has defended the decision to part ways with Otto Addo as Black Stars head coach, saying it was a collective decision based on performance concerns. While acknowledging that Addo helped Ghana qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Adams stated that the Ghana Football Association conducted technical analysis and determined performance expectations were not fully met.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Sports minister defends GFA's use of coach residence as technical hub

    Sports Minister Kofi Adams defended the Ghana Football Association's decision to repurpose the Black Stars head coach's official residence into a technical directorate hub, saying the GFA has the right to determine how to use state-allocated facilities. Adams stated the state is not bearing the cost of new head coach Carlos Queiroz's hotel accommodation, as the GFA is using its own or internally generated funds for the arrangement.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Queiroz tasked to lead Black Stars to 2026 World Cup semi-finals

    Ghana's Sports Minister Kofi Adams says new Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz has been set the target of reaching the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup, exceeding the team's performance in 2010. Queiroz, the former Egypt boss, signed a four-month deal with the Ghana Football Association after Otto Addo's dismissal.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Sports Minister credits engagement for Black Stars' performance improvement

    Sports Minister Kofi Adams attributes Ghana's improved national team performances, including the Black Stars, to his sustained engagement and motivation efforts with players and technical teams across multiple national squads such as the Black Queens.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Sports Minister denies Queiroz will earn $100,000 monthly

    Ghana's Sports Minister has denied reports that Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz will be paid $100,000 per month, stating his salary will be less than that amount. The Minister said the actual figure will be revealed after the full contract is finalized, and noted that Queiroz was hired on a short-term contract of maximum four months for the World Cup period.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Hoshii International announced as major sponsor of 2026 African Athletics Championships

    Hoshii International has been unveiled as a major sponsor for the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, with the company's X1 Energy Drink to be the exclusive energy drink provider for athletes during the games scheduled to commence from May 12.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 April

  1. Sports Minister Welcomes New Black Stars Coach Queiroz

    Ghana's Sports Minister Kofi Adams welcomed newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz with a traditional fugu presentation, marking his cultural integration into Ghana. Queiroz, who arrived Wednesday, has signed a four-month contract to coach through the FIFA World Cup.

    24 April 2026 · Daily Guide →

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