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 · Mr. Kofi Iddie Adams · Hon. Adams · Juanito Adams · Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams · Mohammed Mumuni Adams · Gabriel Nii Kommey Adams · Mr Gabriel Nii Kommey Adams
Minister for Sports and Recreation of Ghana, commenting on Black Stars and national team management following World Cup exit.
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Joy Online
… Sports Minister Kofi Adams also underscored the importance of Ghana improving its performance at the Games, insisting that success on the field would attract more attention to the country. …
Ghana launches Ghana House initiative ahead of Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth GamesJoy Online
International actor and entrepreneur Boris Kodjoe has paid a courtesy visit to the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, in a meeting facilitated by the Black Star Experience, led by Coordinator and Presidential Staffer, Rex Owusu Marfo. …
Sports Minister Kofi Adams receives Boris Kodjoe in courtesy call led by Black Star ExperienceJoy Online
… Other dignitaries present at the tee-off included the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama and the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams. …
MoMo Ghana CEO backs golf as platform for business, community buildingJoy Online
… The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, also welcomed the partnership, commending Hoshii International for its bold investment and reaffirming government’s support for private sector involvement in sports. …
Hoshii International secures gold sponsorship for Accra 2026 African Senior Athletics ChampionshipsThe Ghanaian Times
Ghana is set to receive $10.5 million for qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has disclosed. …
Ghana to earn $10.5 million for 2026 World Cup qualification — Sports Minister revealsThe Ghanaian Times
The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Mr Kofi Adams, has unveiled Hoshii International Limited 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. …
Hoshii Int’l Ltd. unveiled as gold partner for 24th Africa Senior Athletics ChampionshipJoy Online
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has defended the decision to part ways with Otto Addo as head coach of the Black Stars, insisting it was a collective move grounded in performance assessments. …
Decision to sack Otoo Addo was collective, based on performance concerns – Kofi AdamsJoy Online
The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has defended the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) decision to repurpose the Black Stars head coach’s official residence into a technical directorate hub. …
“GFA pays Queiroz’s hotel bills, residence use is their call” – Kofi AdamsJoy Online
The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, says the target set for the new Black Stars head coach, Carlos Queiroz, is to reach the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup. …
2026 World Cup: Queiroz tasked to take Black Stars to semi-finals – Sports MinisterJoy Online
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has attributed the improved performance of Ghana’s national teams, including the Black Stars, to sustained engagement and motivation from his office. …
My engagement and motivation helped Black Stars’ World Cup push – Kofi AdamsA climate policy advocate told a Pan African Centre for Climate Policy conference that addressing Africa's environmental challenges—including climate change, illegal mining, deforestation, and declining biodiversity—requires investing in girls' education, innovation, and leadership in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A climate policy advocate told a Pan African Centre for Climate Policy conference that addressing Africa's environmental challenges—including climate change, illegal mining, deforestation, and declining biodiversity—requires investing in girls' education, innovation, and leadership in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams visited Ghana's Black Queens team in Morocco to deliver messages of encouragement from the Executive, Parliament, and Ministry on behalf of the nation ahead of their Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group C opener against Cape Verde.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Telecel Ghana Foundation graduated 500 young learners from its fourth cohort of the DigiTech Academy, an after-school programme in robotics, coding, web design and mobile application development for upper primary and junior high school students. The students showcased over 80 prototype technologies designed to solve community challenges, including smart wheelchairs, heartbeat monitoring systems, fire alert systems, and solar panel innovations.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has criticised Ghana's practice of appointing separate Management Committees for each national team, describing the arrangement as inefficient and a burden on government. Adams argues that a more coordinated approach would provide better results for Ghana's national teams.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams confirmed that Ghana's Black Queens, Black Princesses, Black Satellites, and Black Maidens are owed outstanding winning and qualification bonuses, while the Black Stars have had their 2023–2025 qualifying bonuses cleared ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The government is working to settle the arrears, with delays partly attributed to new Sports Act provisions requiring percentage deductions for a national sports development fund.
24 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
At the 12th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting in Glasgow, Ghana's Sports Minister Kofi Adams urged Commonwealth nations to remove barriers limiting athletic access for developing countries and disadvantaged individuals, and to use data and research to strengthen sport's developmental impact.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Global Media Alliance and the University of Media, Arts and Communication held a World Public Relations Day Festival event in Accra bringing together industry practitioners, executives, policymakers and students to explore strategic communication skills. The Minister for Sports and Recreation and the CEO of the National Health Insurance Authority highlighted the importance of listening, integrity, and trust-building in communication.
23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams has confirmed that Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz earns $80,000 per month, contradicting earlier reports of a $100,000 monthly salary. Queiroz was appointed after Otto Addo's dismissal in March and led Ghana to the Round of 32 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers before a knockout-stage loss to Colombia.
15 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Police in South Africa are investigating the death of 25-year-old World Cup footballer Jayden Adams, whose body was discovered at a property in Cape Town on Saturday. Authorities have not yet released a cause of death and the family awaits autopsy results.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams attributed Ghana's World Cup struggles to opponents who had spent years building stable teams with deep preparation, stronger coordination, and players with significant time playing together at club and national levels.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams said Ghana's performance against England at the World Cup showed the quality of the Black Stars, though the team faced disadvantages including shorter preparation time and less on-field familiarity compared to other tournament nations.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams acknowledged that Ghana lacked the cohesion and understanding needed to compete consistently against the world's best teams at the World Cup, attributing the gap to better-prepared opponents with more established squad familiarity and longer periods of preparation together.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams says the government has not received an official resignation letter from Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz, despite Queiroz announcing his departure on social media following Ghana's exit from the 2026 World Cup. Adams said formal communication through appropriate channels would be required to recognise a resignation, and noted that Queiroz is still expected to submit a technical report on Ghana's campaign.
8 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has dismissed claims that government officials or external entities influence player selection for the Black Stars, stating that such decisions are the exclusive responsibility of the national team's head coach. His comments follow Ghana's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 1-0 defeat to Colombia.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams says he has not received a formal resignation letter from Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz, despite a social media post by the Portuguese tactician that sparked speculation about his departure. Adams stated that decisions on the coach's status require official communication, not social media posts.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams announced the government will make school sports competitions an annual event as part of a broader football development strategy focused on grassroots talent identification and creating a sustainable pipeline for Ghana's national teams.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams has told Ghana's Black Stars to treat their 2026 FIFA World Cup exit as a learning opportunity and remain focused on upcoming competitions, including the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers. Adams praised the squad's performance despite their defeat to Colombia and urged players not to let criticism dampen their spirit.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Carlos Queiroz's departure as Black Stars head coach after a three-month tenure exposes cyclical administrative instability within the Ghana national football team, reflecting deeper tensions between short-term crisis management and the need for long-term coherent strategy in the federation.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has left his position and called for improved off-field structures and institutional support to develop Ghana's football talent. He reflected on his tenure with pride in progress made but also expressed "healthy dissatisfaction," stressing that future Black Stars success depends on creating strong preparation and development systems beyond on-pitch performance.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Sports Minister Kofi Adams encouraged the Black Stars to remain united following their 1-0 loss to Colombia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32, praising the players and technical team for their commitment and urging focus on the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers ahead.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Businessman Ibrahim Mahama visited Ghana's Black Stars squad in Rhode Island ahead of their World Cup match against Croatia, pledging to provide the team with "a much better bonus" than taxpayers and promising personal investment in the squad. The visit included Ghana's Ambassador to the United States and cabinet ministers, and Mahama said he would now follow the team's World Cup campaign after reconnecting with the squad.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Ministry of Sports and Recreation has stated that public funds will not be used to support football fans travelling to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing high costs (estimated at $11,000 per person) and the need to prioritise domestic development under current economic conditions.
20 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation dismissed claims that the government intends to use public funds to sponsor Ghanaian supporters to attend the upcoming FIFA World Cup, stating that President Mahama and the Sports Minister have ruled out taxpayer funding for such trips. The government cited the high cost (estimated at about $11,000 per supporter) and the need to channel limited resources into economic development and sports infrastructure, and said it has instead adopted a private sector-led approach to support Ghana's World Cup participation.
19 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
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.
17 June 2026 · 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.
17 June 2026 · 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 →