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 · Enoch Adams · Alhaji Alhassan Adams · Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams · Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams · Kofi Eddie Adams
Kofi Adams — Sports and Recreation Minister, central to allegations of visa fraud connected to 2026 World Cup arrangements.
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The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has firmly dismissed suggestions that government officials and other external entities influence player selection for the Black Stars, insisting that such decisions remain the exclusive responsibility of the national team’s head …
Kofi Adams rejects claims of external interference in Black Stars player selectionsJoy Online
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has disclosed that he has not received any formal resignation letter from Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz, despite widespread speculation following a message posted by the Portuguese tactician on social media. …
‘We haven’t received any resignation letter from Carlos Queiroz’ — Sports Minister revealsJoy Online
… Sports Minister Kofi Adams made the comments while responding to calls by some Ghanaians for the dissolution of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) following the Black Stars’ failure to progress at the World Cup. …
Gov’t to revive annual school sports as part of football development strategy — Kofi AdamsThe Ghanaian Times
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has urged the Black Stars to learn from their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign and stay focused on upcoming assignments after Ghana’s defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32. …
Don’t let criticism dampen you – Sports Minister Kofi Adams charges Black StarsJoy Online
… To the future.” His appointment on April 23, 2026, by Minister for Sports and Recreation Mr Kofi Adams, was explicitly framed as a short-term, four-month arrangement to navigate the World Cup, with future extensions contingent on tournament performance. …
Carlos Queiroz departure exposes deeper structural cracks within Black StarsJoy Online
… To the future.” Queiroz was unveiled on Thursday, April 23, 2026, by the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Mr Kofi Adams, following the departure of Otto Addo, and was tasked with leading the Black Stars to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. …
Carlos Queiroz leaves Ghana job, calls for stronger off-field structures for Black StarsJoy Online
… Kofi Adams, has urged the Black Stars to stay united following their 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. …
We’ve taken a good step – Sports Minister encourages Black Stars after Colombia defeatThe Ghanaian Times
… Kofi Adams and Foreign Minister Hon. Samuel Okudjeto Ablakwa. …
I have a special bonus for you — Businessman Ibrahim Mahama pledgesJoy Online
… The Sector Minister, Kofi Iddie Adams, reassured the public that any surplus funds realised from the corporate appeal after accounting for essential tournament expenses will be strictly ring-fenced and dedicated entirely to developing grassroots sports infrastructure across the c …
No state funding for World Cup fans – Sports MinistryThe Chronicle
… In a statement issued by the Ministry, it stressed that President John Dramani Mahama and the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Mr. Kofi Iddie Adams, have consistently ruled out the use of taxpayer money to fund supporter trips to the tournament.According to the Ministry, the g …
Gov’t Rejects Claims Of Using State Funds To Fly Supporters To World CupGhana's Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams and his Belarusian counterpart Sergey Kovalchuk discussed a proposed agreement to train coaches, provide scholarships, and strengthen sports science and athlete development, with wrestling, rowing, and weightlifting identified as potential areas for cooperation.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams and his Belarusian counterpart Sergey Kovalchuk discussed a proposed agreement to train coaches, provide scholarships, and strengthen sports science and athlete development, with wrestling, rowing, and weightlifting identified as potential areas for cooperation.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has declined to provide additional funds for the Ghana Boxing Interim Management Committee to organise elections scheduled for October 31, 2026. The minister insists the election can be financed through nomination fees and candidate contributions, despite the committee's request for government funding.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Sports Minister Kofi Adams, speaking at a Russia–Africa sports forum in Krasnoyarsk, called for easier cross-border movement for African athletes and greater cooperation with Russia to improve training opportunities. He cited Ghana's diplomatic ties with Russia dating to 1958 and described sports as a vehicle for continental integration and development of Africa's youth potential.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams held talks with Hyundai Motor Group executives on a proposed partnership to develop school sports, football infrastructure, and archery in Ghana. Discussions focused on strengthening school and grassroots sports, with Hyundai exploring potential support for FIFA Arena mini-football pitches delivery in early 2027.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A total of $26,000 has been paid to the police on behalf of suspended National Sports Authority Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, part of $56,000 he is alleged to have received as commission from proceeds linked to the World Cup visa scandal. The payment was made last week by a friend of Mr Ankrah with his approval amid ongoing investigations into visa racketeering involving NSA officials.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Tribe Culture Fest and its CEO Nana Boateng Gyimah have rejected allegations by Sports Minister Kofi Adams that the organisation illegally received $611,000 from private individuals and refused to refund it, stating instead that their dealings with the National Sports Authority and Ghana Tourism Authority involved institutional and contractual arrangements for event logistics and travel.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister Kofi Iddie Adams has stated that any foreign head coach appointed to lead Ghana's Black Stars must be committed to spending substantial time living in Ghana, not just visiting for matches. The requirement follows Ghana's elimination from qualifiers and the mutual separation with former coach Carlos Queiroz.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The opposition NPP has called for the immediate removal of Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Iddie Adams over allegations that official government correspondence was used to facilitate visa applications for individuals falsely presented as public officers, with more than US$600,000 reportedly collected from applicants. The party says the removal of the National Sports Authority's Director-General is insufficient and accuses the government of shielding senior officials from accountability.
15 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
The New Patriotic Party has called for a public parliamentary inquiry into allegations that more than US$600,000 was collected from individuals seeking visa and travel assistance for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The party wants Parliament to summon Sports Minister Kofi Adams and the Ghana Tourism Authority CEO to explain their roles and establish accountability.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams has rejected Parliament's Minority calls for his dismissal following an alleged visa scandal in which about 90 people reportedly paid $10,000–$15,000 each for FIFA World Cup visas but only five obtained them. Adams claims government money was not lost and that the Ministry was unaware of the matter, which involved the American Embassy, TRIBE Culture Fest, the NSA, and the GTA.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams says some Ghanaians ignored repeated warnings and paid intermediaries who falsely claimed to secure US and Canadian visas for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite the Ministry cautioning against trusting individuals who promised influence through personal government connections.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Deputy Sports Minister Pius Enam Hadzide says signed letters and admissions of payment provide grounds for the NPP's criticism of Sports Minister Kofi Adams and suspended National Sports Authority boss Yaw Ampofo Ankrah over a 2026 World Cup visa controversy in which more than $623,000 was allegedly collected from prospective travellers for visa assistance, with some applicants receiving neither visas nor interview appointments.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Deputy Sports Minister Pius Hadzide has questioned the establishment of a secretariat at the National Sports Authority and an appointment he says falls outside the authority's organisational structure, citing alleged payments and official correspondence between the Sports and Recreation Ministry, Foreign Affairs Ministry, and an embassy in connection with the 2026 World Cup visa controversy.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Sports and Recreation has distanced itself from alleged irregularities in visa arrangements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying a Criminal Investigations Department probe will clarify the matter and hold accountable those involved. The Ministry presented documents showing engagement between the National Sports Authority and private entity TRIBE Culture Fest predated ministerial involvement.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams says the US Embassy introduced TRIBE Culture Fest to the National Sports Authority and Ghana Tourism Authority ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup activities. The disclosure addresses a visa controversy involving the private events organisation's collaboration with public institutions.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams says the National Sports Authority did not inform him about any visa arrangements it had reached with the United States Embassy ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, amid controversy over visa arrangements involving the NSA, Ghana Tourism Authority, and private entity TRIBE Culture Fest.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Benedict Okyere Yeboah argues that Ghana's poor football performance—including failure to qualify for AFCON 2025 and defeats under Carlos Queiroz—reflects deeper structural problems in player development and the football ecosystem, not merely coaching decisions. He contends that repeatedly changing managers without addressing the system will not solve the country's decline across competitions and coaching periods.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Senyo Hosi has accused individuals of exploiting public office to facilitate alleged fraud in visa applications for Ghana's 2026 World Cup participation, stating that the focus should be on allegations that officials collected money from unsuspecting applicants rather than on which officials should resign. Reports indicate about US$623,000 was received from prospective travellers seeking visa and travel assistance.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Sports Minister's aide said the US Embassy recognises the National Sports Authority, Ghana Football Association, and Ghana Tourism Authority as separate entities eligible to submit visa applications. This follows allegations by an Old Tafo MP that more than 30 people were misrepresented to the US Embassy as GTA board members in connection with the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Minority Caucus has demanded the immediate dismissal of the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, and the Ghana Tourism Authority CEO, citing questions about their institutions' involvement in an alleged World Cup visa facilitation scheme. The caucus alleges that public institutions may have been used to process visa applications linked to 2026 FIFA World Cup activities and has called for a comprehensive investigation.
8 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ernest Norgbey, chairman of Parliament's Youth and Sports Committee, says it would be premature to call for Sports Minister Kofi Adams's removal while investigations into alleged irregularities surrounding Ghana's World Cup travel arrangements are ongoing. He said he would only support the removal if the committee's investigations establish that the minister's continued stay in office could interfere with the process.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ernest Norgbey, Chairman of Parliament's Youth and Sports Committee, has urged politicians to stay out of the ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding Ghana's World Cup travel arrangements and approximately $623,000 in visa facilitation fees. He said investigative agencies should be allowed to conduct their work without political pressure or commentary.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ernest Norgbey, Chairman of Parliament's Youth and Sports Committee, says he will pursue anyone involved in wrongdoing connected to Ghana's 2026 World Cup travel arrangements, including government officials. The Minority has called for the dismissal and prosecution of the Sports Minister and Ghana Tourism Authority CEO over alleged involvement in the visa scandal, though Norgbey emphasizes the claims remain allegations under investigation by the Criminal Investigations Department.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority Spokesperson on Sports has called on President Mahama to dismiss the Minister for Sports and Recreation and other officials over alleged irregularities in visa arrangements for the 2026 World Cup, following the removal of the NSA Director-General. The allegations include the creation of fake portfolios for non-staff members to travel to the World Cup, with the scheme allegedly uncovered by the U.S. Embassy fraud prevention unit, and claims that out of 50 media slots, only two were given to genuine media personnel while the remaining 48 were allegedly sold.
7 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Minority in Parliament alleged that the Sports Ministry and National Sports Authority created non-existent staff portfolios for visa applicants, charging them $8,000–$9,000 and misrepresenting them to foreign diplomatic missions. A ranking member of Parliament's Sports Committee cited a letter claiming one applicant was falsely presented as board secretary to the NSA.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minority in Parliament has welcomed the removal of NSA Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah but says it must be followed by a comprehensive investigation into alleged irregularities in 2026 FIFA World Cup visa arrangements, suggesting the matter involves multiple institutional actors beyond the removed official.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ernest Thompson, a former Black Stars Management Committee member, has opposed calls to dissolve the Ghana Football Association following Ghana's loss of their opening two 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers matches, warning that FIFA rules on government interference in football could create further problems. Thompson instead urged the Sports Minister to bring stakeholders together to help the GFA address its issues.
6 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
King Faisal bankroller Alhaji Grunsah claims many domestic clubs are scared to criticize the Ghana Football Association over mismanagement due to fear of intimidation and relegation, naming Kotoko and Hearts Oak as examples. He called on GFA leadership under Kurt Okraku to resign before Ghana's next match, arguing poor management has affected player selection and the national teams.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's badminton team earned one silver and three bronze medals at the 2026 All Africa U-19 Badminton Championships in Cairo, including medals in men's singles, mixed team relay, and mixed doubles. The team remains in contention for additional medals as the tournament continues through October 17th.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Sports and Recreation has issued seven directives to the Ghana Football Association following poor results in 2027 AFCON qualifiers, including losses to Ivory Coast and The Gambia.
5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →