Ghana's sports minister credited two senior presidential aides with helping the national soccer teams reach major international tournaments after years of disappointment.
Kofi Adams singled out Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations Stan Dogbe and Chief of Staff Julius Debrah during a television appearance, saying their behind-the-scenes work enabled recent qualifying victories. The men's Black Stars secured a berth at the 2026 World Cup after missing the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in more than 20 years. Coach Otto Addo led the squad to first place in Group I with 25 points, earning qualification for the tournament across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The women's Black Queens eliminated Egypt by a 7-0 combined score to reach the 2026 continental championship following a bronze medal performance at the 2024 edition in Morocco.
Adams told viewers that President Mahama deserves recognition alongside the public and journalists for backing both squads. The minister, who represents Buem Constituency in parliament, said Dogbe and Debrah assembled resources that allowed him to fulfill his duties effectively. He pledged continued government support as the teams prepare for upcoming competitions.
Kofi Adams singled out Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations Stan Dogbe and Chief of Staff Julius Debrah during a television appearance, saying their behind-the-scenes work enabled recent qualifying victories. The men's Black Stars secured a berth at the 2026 World Cup after missing the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in more than 20 years. Coach Otto Addo led the squad to first place in Group I with 25 points, earning qualification for the tournament across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The women's Black Queens eliminated Egypt by a 7-0 combined score to reach the 2026 continental championship following a bronze medal performance at the 2024 edition in Morocco.
Adams told viewers that President Mahama deserves recognition alongside the public and journalists for backing both squads. The minister, who represents Buem Constituency in parliament, said Dogbe and Debrah assembled resources that allowed him to fulfill his duties effectively. He pledged continued government support as the teams prepare for upcoming competitions.
