Black Stars Robbed: Kofi Adams Gives Update After Over $2,000, Other Valuables Stolen
- Sports Minister Kofi Adams confirmed the robbery at Black Stars camp in Vienna
- Investigations revealed non-functional CCTV cameras during the theft on March 27
- Reports indicted $2,250 and two Rolex watches were stolen before a friendly match against Austria
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has given some details on the robbery of the Black Stars camp in Vienna, Austria.
Confirming the theft, Adams said preliminary reports indicate that the CCTV cameras at the hotel where the team was staying were not operational.
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He said that the issue with the cameras was under police review after police took up the case.
“They are working to carry out the investigation. The initial report we have is that the CCTV was not functioning, and the police are checking when it stopped working and who was responsible for the hotel’s surveillance system at that time.”
Police in Vienna, Austria, have opened an investigation following a robbery targeting Ghana’s national football team, the Black Stars, ahead of their international friendly scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026.
The robbers reportedly stole $2,250 in cash along with two Rolex watches belonging to players of the national team.
The development came ahead of Ghana’s pre-World Cup friendlies. Ghana plays Austria later on March 27.
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It will be only the second meeting between the two nations. Their first encounter in 2007 ended in a draw, with Sulley Muntari scoring late to rescue a point for the Black Stars.
Head coach Otto Addo was upbeat about his team’s chances and urged full focus on the immediate task.
Which hotel hosted the Black Stars?
The team was housed in a four-star hotel in Vienna, although the exact name has been withheld for security reasons.
Despite its rating, questions have emerged about the facility’s security setup.
Reports suggest, as confirmed in a video report by Fentuo, that the section occupied by the Black Stars had no working CCTV cameras.
Smoke detectors were visible and functioning, but the absence of surveillance cameras has made it difficult to identify those responsible.
What steps have been taken?
According to Africa Top Sports, the Ghana Football Association has reported the matter to the Austrian police, who are now investigating the incident.
However, the hotel has maintained that the case was not a break-in, suggesting that it may not take responsibility for the losses.
The lack of working cameras has further complicated efforts to trace the culprits.
Investigations are ongoing, with authorities expected to determine how the incident unfolded.
What next for the Black Stars?
After leaving Vienna, the team will regroup in Stuttgart, Germany, where they will continue their preparations.
The focus will shift to their next friendly against Die Mannschaft on Monday, March 30 at 18:45 GMT.
How to watch Austria vs Ghana match
In a separate publication, YEN.com.gh reported that the international friendly between Austria and Ghana will be broadcast on TV3 Ghana.
Fans in Ghana can watch the match live on the free-to-air channel.
Source: YEN.com.gh
