Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has refuted widespread media reports alleging that the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has confronted the Black Queens and dared the players to boycott their upcoming 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier against Egypt.
In a statement from the GFA on Monday evening October 27, 2025, it said such reports are not only false but completely misrepresent the outcome of the meeting held with the players ahead of Tuesday’s crucial second leg encounter against the Egyptians.
The GFA statement explained that the minister never called the bluff of the boycotting Black Queens players but rather appealed to their conscience to remain focused and to honour the return-leg fixture, while assuring them that the Government is taking immediate steps to resolve the financial impasse.
“At no point did the Minister “call off the bluff” of the players or instruct them to boycott the upcoming match. Such reports are entirely inaccurate and do not reflect the spirit or content of the discussions that took place.
“Such reports are entirely inaccurate and do not reflect the spirit or content of the discussions that took place,” the GFA stated in its statement.
The Association further emphasised that it is working in close collaboration with the Ministry of Sports and Recreation to ensure that the Black Queens receive the necessary support as they push to secure qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
The reverse fixture between Ghana and Egypt in the WAFCON qualifiers is scheduled to kick off at 3:30 pm at Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday.
