Also known as: Mr Adams · Mr Kofi Adams · Mr. Adams · Minister Adams · Mr. Kofi Adams · Kofi Iddie Adams · Mr Kofi Iddie Adams · Sports Minister Kofi Adams · Hon. Kofi Adams · Iddie Adams · Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams
Sports and Recreation Minister advocating for Ghana's Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, addressing visa denials and securing fan tickets for diaspora supporters.
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Joy Online
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has called on Ghanaians to unite behind the Black Stars as they begin their FIFA World Cup campaign. …
Sports Minister rallies support for Black Stars for World Cup openerJoy Online
… The High Commission also acknowledged the significant contributions made by the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, whose support and coordination were instrumental in bringing the initiative to fruition. …
Ghana High Commission distributes World Cup tickets to supporters across CanadaJoy Online
… The donation was presented by the Managing Director of Fidelity Bank, Julian Opuni, to the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, at a brief ceremony in Accra. …
Fidelity Bank donates GH¢1m to Black Stars World Cup FundJoy Online
… Sports Minister Kofi Adams revealed that the executive branch has mobilised its diplomatic corps to seek an immediate administrative review. …
Canada visa denial for Thomas Partey exposes legal fractures of multi-host FIFA World CupJoy Online
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has expressed confidence that the Black Stars will overcome the setback arising from Thomas Partey’s visa denial and channel the disappointment into a stronger performance when Ghana opens its FIFA World Cup campaign against Pan …
Partey’s visa denial will not break our spirit – Kofi Adams tells detractorsJoy Online
… Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has questioned the basis of the Canadian decision, arguing that the midfielder continues to travel freely across Europe and has not been restricted from entering other major jurisdictions despite the ongoing legal proceedings he is …
Thomas Partey has been given US visa and presently in the US – Kofi AdamsJoy Online
… Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, expressed deep disappointment with what he described as FIFA’s weak handling of the controversy, arguing that the world football governing body had failed to adequately protect the rights of participating nations and their players. …
Kofi Adams slams FIFA over Partey visa refusal responseJoy Online
… Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, disclosed that Ghana had formally protested the decision after Canadian immigration authorities refused to grant the player entry clearance for the country’s Group H clash against Panama scheduled for June 17. …
Thomas Partey’s Canada visa denial unfair, overreaction and wrong – Kofi AdamsJoy Online
… Sports Minister, Kofi Adams, says government has engaged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other relevant authorities to challenge Canada’s decision. …
Ghana to seek review of Canada’s visa decision on Thomas ParteyThe Ghanaian Times
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has clarified that 80 per cent of the tickets purchased by the Government of Ghana for the FIFA World Cup are tagged tickets and cannot be resold. …
80% of Ghana’s World Cup tickets are tagged and cannot be resold – Kofi AdamsSports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has called on Ghanaians to unite behind the Black Stars as they begin their FIFA World Cup campaign, describing the tournament as an important chapter for the nation and reminding the team that they carry the hopes and prayers of millions.
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Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has called on Ghanaians to unite behind the Black Stars as they begin their FIFA World Cup campaign, describing the tournament as an important chapter for the nation and reminding the team that they carry the hopes and prayers of millions.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's High Commission in Ottawa has distributed FIFA World Cup tickets provided by President John Dramani Mahama to Ghanaian supporters across Canada, allowing diaspora members to attend the Black Stars' match against Panama on June 17 in Toronto.
20 hours ago · Joy Online →
Fidelity Bank Ghana has contributed GH¢1 million to support the Black Stars' preparations and participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the donation presented to the Minister for Sports and Recreation.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Canada's refusal to grant Thomas Partey a temporary residence visa exposes the complex sovereign friction of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is being co-hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The multi-country format has created a fragmented legal landscape for international athletes, as securing entry into one host nation does not guarantee passage into another, leaving Ghana's squad separated by geopolitical borders.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Kofi Adams, Ghana's Sports Minister, has expressed confidence that the Black Stars will overcome Thomas Partey's visa denial and channel the disappointment into stronger performance in their FIFA World Cup opener against Panama on June 17. Adams said the camp mood remains positive despite uncertainty surrounding Partey's availability, with the development serving as additional motivation for players.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams says midfielder Thomas Partey successfully secured a United States visa after applying in London and is currently with Ghana's national team at its World Cup training camp in Boston. Adams questioned Canada's refusal to grant Partey entry for Ghana's opening World Cup match against Panama, noting the player continues to travel freely across Europe and other jurisdictions despite ongoing legal proceedings in the United Kingdom.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Sports Minister Kofi Adams has criticized FIFA's handling of Canada's decision to deny Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey a visa for Ghana's 2026 World Cup opening match, arguing that FIFA failed to adequately protect participating nations and their players and should have ensured clearance for World Cup participants.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Sports Minister Kofi Adams has strongly criticised Canada's decision to deny midfielder Thomas Partey a visa for Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup Group H match against Panama on June 17, calling the move unfair and an overreaction that violates the principle of presumption of innocence. Ghana has formally protested the visa refusal.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is seeking a review of Canada's denial of a visa to Villarreal midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of the Black Stars' opening World Cup match against Panama in Toronto. Sports Minister Kofi Adams says the government has engaged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to challenge the decision, while Partey remains eligible for Ghana's other group matches.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams said 80 per cent of Ghana's World Cup tickets purchased by government are tagged and cannot be resold, with tickets linked to specific individuals and activated only 24 hours before matches to prevent transfer and abuse of the allocation process.
11 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The First Deputy Minority Whip has called on Parliament to scrutinise government expenditure on the Black Stars' World Cup participation, citing lack of transparency from the Ministry of Sports and Recreation. He stated Parliament had not been briefed on the team's budget, camping arrangements, and preparations, and alleged the Ghana Supporters Union had been allocated 90 visa slots despite earlier assurances that no supporters would be sponsored.
11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams has dismissed allegations that the Ghana Football Association influenced head coach Carlos Queiroz's selection of the 26-man Black Stars squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stating he has no evidence of GFA interference. The exclusions of players such as Joseph Paintsil and Derrick Köhn sparked debate among supporters and pundits about possible external influence.
11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The government has begun collecting details from Ghanaians abroad who want to attend Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto on June 17 but lack tickets. The government secured 1,000 World Cup tickets for Ghanaians living abroad to ensure strong support for the Black Stars during the tournament.
11 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams believes the next FIFA World Cup advantage for the Black Stars extends beyond the pitch to the support of Ghanaian diaspora communities across North America and beyond. He noted strong enthusiasm already visible among Ghanaians in the United States, Canada, and Europe, with large numbers expected to follow the team during the tournament hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams says the Ghana national team may not have the biggest names in world football but has the spirit, support, and momentum for a strong FIFA World Cup run, citing high energy levels among Ghanaian supporters at home and in the diaspora.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has begun efforts to help Ghanaians abroad secure tickets to support the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Ghana High Commission in Canada is collecting details from diaspora supporters interested in attending Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto on June 17.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The government has begun efforts to help Ghanaians abroad secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the Ghana High Commission in Canada collecting details from diaspora supporters interested in attending Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto on June 17. The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has secured 1,000 World Cup tickets for Ghanaians living abroad to ensure a strong national presence at match venues.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Minority in Parliament has called for the immediate appearance of three ministers—the Ministers for Foreign Affairs, Works/Housing/Water Resources, and Sports/Recreation—to explain issues including recent Accra flooding, repatriation of Ghanaians from South Africa, and visa challenges related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams expressed confidence in Ghana's preparedness for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stating that head coach Carlos Queiroz will reduce the provisional 28-man squad to 26 players, with two goalkeepers expected to be cut from the current five in the squad.
2 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Sports Minister Kofi Iddie Adams has assured the diaspora that approximately 1,000 tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be allocated transparently and fairly to Ghanaians in the United Kingdom and the United States. The initiative fulfils President Mahama's earlier pledge to facilitate the participation of 1,000 diaspora members at the tournament.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams said Ghana has secured 1,000 tickets for supporters ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing unusually high costs and logistical challenges posed by the tournament being staged across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The government moved early to obtain tickets through FIFA's advance sales to reduce the financial burden on Ghanaian fans.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana will receive $2.5 million from FIFA to support the Black Stars' preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams. The funds are intended for training camps, international friendlies, travel, and logistics, and will be managed with accountability and transparency through the Ghana Football Association.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams rejected suggestions that government is involved in ticket trading for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, clarifying that private travel and tour operators independently develop fan packages for accommodation, logistics, and other services on a commercial basis.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Sports Minister Kofi Adams confirmed that Black Stars players will receive $100,000 in appearance fees for the 2026 World Cup, a rate unchanged since 2010. The 28-player pre-tournament camp in Wales will be reduced to 26 ahead of Ghana's first friendly against Wales.
31 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Sports Minister Kofi Adams said no travel and tour agency has been contracted for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and denied reports that 400 fans and officials were denied US visas, stating that supporters and officials have yet to report to the Embassy for visa interviews and are being processed through a structured coordination process.
21 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Sports Minister Kofi Iddie Adams denied reports that members of national supporters groups have suffered mass visa denials ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stating that organized fans coordinated by the Ministry have not yet undergone visa interviews at the US Embassy following positive engagements on visa arrangements.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Iddie Adams cautioned the public against fraudsters claiming to secure "World Cup slots" through the Ministry, stating that no such slots exist and neither the Ministry nor its Oversight Committee has authorised anyone to collect money or promise special tournament access.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The article argues that Andre Dede Ayew, who captained Ghana's U-20 World Cup-winning team in 2009, deserves inclusion in the nation's 2026 World Cup squad based on his leadership, experience, and commitment to the Black Stars over many years.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams has challenged new Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz to extract better performances from Ghana's squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, noting that several players perform well at club level but struggle to replicate that form with the national team.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association leadership and Sports Ministry officials held a national interdenominational thanksgiving and prayer service in Accra on May 17, 2026, seeking divine guidance for the Black Stars' participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted in North America.
19 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →