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Kofi Adams denies asking Black Queens to boycott Egypt match over unpaid bonuses
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has denied reports claiming he told the Black Queens to boycott their upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier against Egypt.
The Black Queens have refused to train over unpaid bonuses from their 2024 WAFCON campaign in Morocco, with each player reportedly owed $9,500 for the tournament, which ended in July.
Reports had alleged that the Sports Minister told the players they could proceed with their boycott and would be replaced once potential CAF sanctions were resolved.
However, in an interview with Asempa FM, Mr Adams dismissed the claims, describing them as false and misleading.
“Why would I say that? Why would I spend my time driving all the way to their camp and tell them they [Black Queens] can boycott if they want to?” he questioned. “So this morning, we are shocked to see [the stories]. I may not blame them [players] entirely.”
He added: “If they [Black Queens] insist [by boycotting], it will affect the nation, but the nation will be back. But as for you, involved in the boycott, you will forever walk with that tag on you – I said so.”
The dispute threatens Ghana’s chances of securing qualification for the 2026 WAFCON, which also serves as a pathway to the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Ghana hold a 3-0 advantage from the first leg against Egypt, with the return fixture scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Source:Fiilasports/ghanasoccernet
