The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has disclosed that President John Dramani Mahama has approved the budget for the Black Stars’ World Cup qualifying games without any complaints
The budget for the senior national team has frequently made headlines for the wrong reasons.
After attending the Black Stars’ first training session at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday, March 17, 2025, as the team ramped up preparations for their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Chad and Madagascar, Adams stated that with the president’s support, the ministry would be able to provide all the necessary resources for the team.
“We will support whatever we have to do, and the president is supporting us to ensure we take care of the necessary things.”
The Black Stars are currently second in their group with nine points after four games, and they must win the upcoming matches to improve their chances of qualifying for the World Cup.
Meanwhile, Adams says it is not safe to allow Black Stars players to fly in economy class when they’re travelling for national team assignment.
Adams argues that it’s a risk, particularly during long flights, for these players to fly in the economy class because they wouldn’t have enough space to stretch their legs.
He made these comments in an interview on TV3, where he explained if President John Dramani Mahama’s ban on first-class flights for public servants applies to the Ghana Football Association (GFA).
