Ghana’s Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has emphasized the need for urgent reforms following the country’s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
After disappointing group-stage exits in the last two AFCON tournaments in Cameroon and Ivory Coast, the Black Stars endured yet another setback, failing to win a single match in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. This marks one of the team’s worst campaigns in recent history.
Ghana’s struggles extended beyond football, as the country also failed to make an impact at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
For the first time in years, no Ghanaian boxer secured a spot at the Games despite multiple qualification attempts.
Speaking at the JoySports National Sports Dialogue, Kofi Adams stressed the urgency of addressing these shortcomings.
“Our recent sporting performances highlight the urgency of this reset,” the Minister said.
“Ghana’s failure to qualify for the 2025 AFCON in Morocco and our inability to send a single boxer to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games should not just be seen as disappointments but as a signal that our development system needs urgent attention,” he concluded.
Adams’ comments signal a potential overhaul in Ghana’s sports sector as the nation seeks to regain its competitive edge on the international stage.