Carlos Queiroz salary below $100,000 - Kofi Adams
Minister of Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has sought to draw a line under mounting speculation surrounding the remuneration of new Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz, insisting the widely reported $100,000 monthly figure is inaccurate.In recent days, reports had suggested the Ghana Football Association had...
Carlos Queiroz tasked to guide Ghana to 2026 World Cup semis – Kofi Adams 
 The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has disclosed that new Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has been tasked to guide the national team to the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Queiroz was appointed head coach of the Black Stars earlier this month and...
Sports Minister Kofi Adams explains why Otto Addo was sacked
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has broken his silence on the dismissal of former Black Stars head coach Otto Addo, insisting the decision was a collective one driven by performance concerns and technical assessments.Speaking on Asempa FM, Adams acknowledged that Addo helped Ghana qualify...
Sports Minister Kofi Adams denies role in Otto Addo dismissal
Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has rejected claims that he personally decided to sack former Black Stars coach Otto Addo.Addo, who returned in March 2024, was dismissed after Ghana lost to Austria and Germany during the March international break.Speaking on Asempa FM,...
Sports Minister Kofi Adams reveals why Ghana will host U-20 AFCON
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has announced that Ghana has secured the right to host the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Speaking on Asempa FM on Tuesday, the Buem Member of Parliament said the country won the bid without financial cost, crediting...
Kofi Adams reveals important clause in Carlos Queiroz's Black Stars contract 
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has disclosed that the contract of newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz includes a key performance-based clause that could see the Portuguese tactician remain in charge after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking in an interview with...
Kofi Adams reveals criteria behind Carlos Queiroz's appointment as Black Stars coach
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has shed light on the selection criteria that led to the appointment of veteran Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz as the new Black Stars head coach, with the 2026 FIFA World Cup just weeks away.Speaking on Asempa FM, Adams explained that...
Kofi Adams denies $100,000 salary claims for Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has rejected media reports suggesting that newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz earns as much as $100,000 per month.He insists the figures being circulated are inaccurate, adding that the Portuguese tactician’s actual monthly salary is lower...
Ghana new coach Carlos Queiroz tasked to reach 2026 World Cup semi-finals
Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has revealed that newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has been handed an ambitious mandate to guide Ghana to at least the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The experienced Portuguese tactician recently signed a four-month contract...
Kofi Adams hails Ghanaians for crucial role in 2026 World Cup qualification
Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has praised Ghanaian football supporters for their crucial role in the Black Stars’ successful qualification campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing fans as the true driving force behind the team’s turnaround.Ghana endured a difficult start to the...
Kofi Adams praises Ghanaian fans for Black Stars' 2026 World Cup qualification
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has commended Ghanaian football supporters for their crucial role in the Black Stars’ qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana endured a challenging start to the qualifying campaign but ultimately secured a place at the tournament, which will...
I did not single-handedly sack Otto Addo – Ghana’s Sports Minister Kofi Adams
Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has strongly denied allegations that he personally orchestrated the dismissal of former Black Stars head coach Otto Addo.Otto Addo, who returned to the Black Stars job in March 2024, was relieved of his duties following Ghana’s back-to-back defeats to...
“I had no preference” – Kofi Adams on Ghana’s appointment of a new coach
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has clarified his position during the period Ghana was searching for a new head coach for the Black Stars. According to him, he did not personally favour any specific candidate for the role. In an interview with Asempa FM,...
My engagement with Black Stars helped to secure World Cup qualification - Kofi Adams
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, beleives his engagement and motivation propelled the Black Stars to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.According to him, his involvement was not limited to the Black Stars but extended to other national teams, including the Black Queens.Speaking...
How much Ghana can earn at 2026 World Cup as Black Stars face tough Group L
Ghana stand to earn significant financial rewards at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with prize money tied directly to their performance at the tournament.The Black Stars have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama, in what is expected to be a competitive group....
Kofi Adams confirms outstanding 2026 World Cup qualification bonuses for Otto Addo, players
Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has confirmed outstanding bonuses for former Ghana coach Otto Addo and Black Stars players following the teams’ qualification to the 2026 World Cup tournament.The revelation comes amid growing public interest in the welfare of the Black Stars after securing...
We needed a World Cup-ready coach - Kofi Adams on Carlos Queiroz's Black Stars appointment
Sports Minister Kofi Adams has defended the appointment of Carlos Queiroz, emphasizing that Ghana required a manager who is World Cup ready with his appointment coming less than two months to the tournament.Speaking on Asempa FM, Adams explained that the proximity of the tournament necessitated a...
Kofi Adams says Carlos Queiroz contract not fully signed despite Portuguese already working
Sports Minister Kofi Adams has revealed that the appointment of new Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz is yet to be fully formalised, with key contractual details still pending despite the Portuguese already starting work ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Queiroz has already begun a...
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz meets Jordan Ayew and Thomas Partey as World Cup preparations begin
Carlos Queiroz has begun direct engagements with key Black Stars players, holding talks with captain Jordan Ayew and midfielder Thomas Partey as part of his early preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The newly appointed Ghana coach, who was unveiled in Accra last week, is currently...
Sports Minister Kofi Adams credits engagement with national teams for improved performances
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, says consistent engagement with Ghana’s national teams has played a key role in their recent improvement.Adams, in an interview on Asempa FM, explained that his approach focuses on maintaining close contact with players and technical teams rather than...
Carlos Queiroz embarks on European tour to engage Black Stars players ahead of 2026 World Cup
Newly appointed Black Stars head coach has stepped up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a working tour across Europe, aimed at monitoring Ghanaian players and strengthening ties within the squad.The Portuguese tactician, who was officially unveiled in Accra last week, began his duties...
Black Stars Management Committee members yet to receive World Cup qualification bonus - Kofi Adams
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has confirmed that the outstanding winning bonuses due to players, technical team members, and management officials for Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification are yet to be paid.Ahead of the resumption of the qualifiers in 2025, an agreement was...
2026 World Cup: Black Stars' fortunes hinge on player selection - Augustine Arhinful
Former Ghana international Augustine Arhinful has stressed that the performance of the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will largely depend on the players selected for the tournament.His comments come in the wake of Carlos Queiroz’s appointment as head coach of the senior national...
Thomas Partey’s minutes worry Ghana ahead of World Cup as midfield leader struggles for game time
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey is facing mounting concerns over his form and lack of playing time just months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The 32-year-old has featured for only 13 minutes across his last two matches for Villarreal, playing 12 minutes against Real Oviedo and just...
2026 World Cup: 'Experienced' Carlos Queiroz will improve and motivate Black Stars - Augustine Arhinful
Former Ghana international Augustine Arhinful has thrown his support behind the appointment of experienced Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz, expressing confidence that he can inspire the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Queiroz, 73, has signed a four-month deal to replace Otto Addo and was...
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