The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has weighed in on the ongoing debate about the inclusion of more home-based players in the Black Stars squad.
Amid growing calls for a greater local presence in the national team, the minister emphasised that the focus should not be on where a player is based, but rather on selecting the best talents available — whether local or foreign.
While attending the Division One League match between Attram De Visser and Hohoe United at the Tuba Astro Turf on Friday, April 11, 2025, Adams told the media that his priority is seeing the best players represent the nation, rather than engaging in debates over selection criteria.
“For me, whether local or foreign-based players, I do not really care. If your best are foreign-based, if they are local, use them, train them, and let them reach the standard you want,” he said.
Adams also disclosed that he intends to invest in all aspects of sports.
“We are going to make sure we invest in all phases. I’m not fixated on local or foreign players. What we want is to ensure that whatever material you have, you train them, pick the best, and let the best represent the country. That’s all I look for,” he added.
Meanwhile, the game was marred by chaos as fans of Attram De Visser and Hohoe United engaged in a massive brawl at the end of the match.
Watch the interview below:
“For me, whether local or foreign based players, I do not really care, if your best is foreign based, if they are local use them, train them and let them reach the standard you want” – Sports Minister
Kofi Adams’ response to calls for more local players in the Black Stars squad. pic.twitter.com/riAXZVA0SS
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