By Simon Asare
Accra, July 4, GNA – Mr Kofi Iddie Adams, the Minister for Sports and Recreation has urged the Black Stars to remain united after their 1-0 defeat against Colombia in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Speaking to the players and technical team after the match at Kansas City Stadium, Mr Adams commended their commitment and hard work throughout the tournament despite the disappointing result.
“Let’s continue to be together and be as a team. The Technical team, we thank you for the huge work and investment done. We know the sleepless nights that you have to analyse many, many videos to develop strategy. We don’t take this for granted,” he said.
Mr Adams said the team had hoped to progress further but acknowledged the realities of the game.
“Our wish was to have continued. In a game of football, no matter how many minutes you play, whether it is 90 minutes, 120, one team will have to win — whether it is through penalties or what. Fortunately, or unfortunately for us, the decision was within the 90 minutes,” he said.
The Minister thanked the players for their efforts and encouraged them to focus on the next challenge, the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
“We are grateful for your time and your everything. I think that everybody sees that we have taken a good step and we are moving forward. We will work together and see how we can journey our next immediate journey,” he said.
Mr Adams concluded with a message of unity, saying: “Put it in your minds, let all of us respond to the course. Let’s listen and take this. We are a team, we win together and lose together.”
The Black Stars were hoping to progress to the Round of 16 at this year’s tournament but a 14th minute strike from Jhon Arias sent Colombia to the next round where they would face Switzerland.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Odeng Adade
Reporter: Simon Asare