Kofi Adams Urges Calm Amid Black Queens’ Boycott Threat Over Unpaid Bonuses
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has appealed for calm following reports that the Black Queens are threatening to boycott their upcoming 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier against Egypt due to unpaid bonuses and per diems.
The Ghanaian women’s team holds a 3-0 first-leg advantage after a dominant display in Ismailia, but uncertainty has surrounded their participation in the return leg scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Reports suggest that the players have expressed frustration over what they describe as a lack of urgency from both the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Sports Ministry in addressing outstanding payments promised after their third-place finish at the 2024 WAFCON in Morocco.
Addressing the issue in an interview with Asempa FM, Minister Kofi Adams admitted there have been delays in disbursements, but assured that measures are already in motion to resolve the matter, which also affects other national teams.
“In the case of the U-20, their per diems have not been paid,” he confirmed.
“We have not paid them for the AFCON they participated in Egypt, but all is in process. Once the Finance Ministry gives the release letter and the Controller and Accountant General credits the account, we will honour all payments, including those of the Black Queens.”
The Minister urged the players and the general public to exercise patience as the government works through the necessary financial procedures to fulfill its obligations.
“We are pleading with them. This is our country, Ghana, and we will honour what is due to them,” he added.
The Ministry’s intervention is expected to ease tensions in camp and allow the Black Queens to focus on completing their qualification mission as they aim to return to the continental stage in Morocco next year.
