Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has voiced concern over the Black Stars’ inconsistent performances in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, insisting head coach Otto Addo’s work does not merit praise at this stage.

The Black Stars currently top Group I with 19 points after eight matches, following a crucial 1-0 win over Mali in Accra on Monday night. That result came days after a frustrating 1-1 draw against Chad, which drew heavy criticism from fans and pundits alike.

Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Adams pointed to Ghana’s shaky campaign and questioned the team’s readiness ahead of upcoming competitions.

“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 cautioned.

Adams further stressed that Addo must improve his tactical approach if Ghana is to achieve its qualification goals.

“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?” he queried.

The Black Stars currently top Group I of the CAF World Cup qualifiers but still require at least four points from their remaining two matches to confirm a place at the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.