The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has called on Ghanaians to allow the Black Stars’ technical team to take full responsibility for selecting players ahead of the country’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Somalia.

The Minister said he had fulfilled his responsibilities in preparing for the two fixtures and believes the technical team should now be given the freedom to make the necessary decisions regarding player selection and team preparation.

Speaking to the media, Kofi Adams stressed that decisions on which players deserve invitations and the final composition of the squad should be left to the coaches, who are responsible for assessing the players and determining the best options for the national team.

He urged football supporters and other stakeholders to exercise patience and avoid putting unnecessary pressure on the technical team as it works towards assembling a competitive squad for the qualifiers.

The Minister maintained that his role as head of the sports sector was to provide the necessary support and create the conditions for the technical team to perform its duties.

“As Minister, I have done my part. Let’s leave everything to the technical team to do their job,” he said.

Ghana will be seeking positive results against Somalia as the Black Stars continue their campaign in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

The upcoming matches are expected to be important for Ghana’s qualification ambitions, with the technical team facing the task of selecting players capable of delivering the required performances.

Kofi Adams’ comments come amid growing interest among football fans over the players who will be included in the squad, particularly as supporters expect the Black Stars to approach the qualifiers with the right preparation and determination.