Minister of Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has called on the public to lessen their criticism of Black Stars players regarding their earnings from playing for the national team.
According to him, the players’ weekly or monthly salaries at their respective clubs far exceed what they earn when playing for the national team.
He noted that, considering the time players spend representing the national team, the public should understand the winning bonuses and allowances they receive rather than subjecting them to criticism.
Speaking on Face to Face on Channel One TV, Kofi Adams admonished Ghanaians to avoid making statements that negatively portray Black Stars players concerning financial benefits.
“We shouldn’t make it look like they [Black Stars players] are playing for the money. Truth be told, some of them earn in a week what we can’t pay them in a month.
“Maybe it would take us two or three months to pay what they earn in a week. We can’t compare what they earn in their clubs to what they earn for appearing for the nation and winning.”
Meanwhile, the minister has yet to announce the budget for the Black Stars‘ two games against Chad and Madagascar in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, despite numerous calls from Ghanaians.
Watch Kofi Adams’ comment below:
‘We have psyched the players, and they know what they are up to! We shouldn’t make it look like they are playing for the money because truth be told, we can’t really pay them’
– @KofiAdamsgh urges Ghanaians to support the Black Stars.
Watch the full interview here:… pic.twitter.com/pDLUTZce8V
— ChannelOne TV (@Channel1TVGHA) April 15, 2025
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