Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, says he is concerned about the Black Stars’ recent performances following their disappointing start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
Ghana have lost their opening two matches, suffering a 2-0 defeat against Ivory Coast in Bouaké before losing 4-2 to The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The results have left the four-time African champions bottom of Group C without a point, increasing pressure on the team to turn their campaign around.
The disappointing start was followed by the departure of head coach Carlos Queiroz, who stepped down from his position.
Speaking to TV3, Mr Adams expressed concern about the state of the national team, arguing that Ghana’s football challenges extend beyond results on the pitch.
“We are worried about the performance of the Black Stars. The issue with our football is structural, involving both leadership and talent,” the Buem MP said.
The Black Stars are expected to regroup next month for a double-header against Somalia in their Matchday Three and Four fixtures.
The matches will be overseen by an interim technical team appointed by the Ghana Football Association (GFA), while the search for a new head coach continues.
A permanent appointment is expected to be made before Ghana’s final group matches next year.
Ghana are seeking to return to the AFCON tournament after missing the previous edition in Morocco, having failed to win any of their six qualifying matches for the 2025 competition.
With their qualification campaign already under pressure, the Black Stars will need a strong response against Somalia to revive their hopes of reaching the tournament, which will be hosted in East Africa in 2027.
