Foreign-based talent not an excuse for a weak domestic ecosystem – Sports Minister to GFA
Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has cautioned the Ghana Football Association against excessive reliance on foreign-trained talent in a manner that is detrimental to the local football ecosystem. ”Speaking as the special guest of honour at the GFA’s 32nd Ordinary Congress, the Sports Minister said the strength of our domestic football […]
Ghana’s Sports Minister, Kofi Iddie Adams, has addressed the Ghana Football Association (GFA) at the latter’s 32nd Ordinary Congress, urging the organization to not rely excessively on foreign-trained talent to the detriment of its domestic football ecosystem. Adams emphasized the importance of a robust local football system, stating that the strength of the domestic football will ultimately reflect in the strength of the national teams.
He encouraged celebrating the successes of Ghanaian players abroad, but cautioned against using their achievements as an excuse for a weak domestic ecosystem. Adams highlighted the various aspects that a strong league must produce, including players, coaches, referees, administrators, football intelligence, commercial value, and excitement.
The GFA’s 32nd Ordinary Congress took place at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram on August 20, 2026.
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