Ghana’s Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has emphasized the need for immediate reforms following the country’s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The Black Stars endured a disappointing qualifying campaign, failing to secure a single victory in six matches. This latest setback follows back-to-back group stage exits in the last two AFCON tournaments in Cameroon and Ivory Coast, marking a worrying decline in the team’s performances on the continental stage.
Ghana’s struggles extended beyond football, as the country also failed to make an impact at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. For the first time in years, Ghana was unable to field a single boxer at the Olympics, despite multiple attempts to qualify through international competitions.
Speaking at the JoySports National Sports Dialogue, Minister Kofi Adams underscored the need for a major overhaul of Ghana’s sporting framework.
“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.
His remarks signal a growing consensus that structural changes are needed to revamp Ghana’s sports sector and restore the country’s competitive edge on the international stage.
