Ghana’s Sports Minister Kofi Adams has raised concerns over the Black Stars’ uneven form in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, arguing that head coach Otto Addo has not yet done enough to earn praise.
Ghana leads Group I with 19 points after eight games, securing a vital 1-0 victory over Mali in Accra on Monday. The win came shortly after a disappointing 1-1 draw with Chad, which fueled criticism from both supporters and analysts.
Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Adams questioned whether the team is adequately prepared for upcoming international tournaments.
“Very soon, AFCON is going to start in Morocco. Are we going to be part of it? No, we will watch on TV. We have not even qualified for the World Cup yet. We still need a win and at least a draw to comfortably say that, as far as our group is concerned, nobody can overtake us,” he said.
He also urged Addo to sharpen his tactical approach if Ghana hopes to secure qualification.
“If I tell you I am impressed, then it means I do not know my job. I am not. There is a lot of room for improvement. Even when you meet the coach himself, he admits that he got things wrong and takes responsibility. But the question is: for how long will you continue to take blame for wrong decisions?” Adams asked.
Despite sitting at the top of their group, the Black Stars must still earn at least four points from their last two matches to seal qualification for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
