Ex-GFA Spokesperson ‘Blames’ Sports Minister After Ghana’s Draw With Chad: “He Should Shut It”

• Sports Minister Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams has come under heavy criticism following Ghana’s failure to secure a victory over Chad
• A former senior Ghana FA official, visibly upset by the draw, went as far as asking him to keep silent
• The Black Stars now have a chance at redemption when they face a resurgent Mali side that convincingly defeated Comoros

Former Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association, Ibrahim Saanie Daara, has laid part of the blame for Ghana’s failure to defeat Chad on Sports Minister Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams.

Saanie argued that the timing of the budget release for the Black Stars’ doubleheader against Chad and Mali disrupted the team’s focus.

Saanie Daara blames Sports Minister for Ghana's draw with Chad

According to him, announcing financial matters just two days before such a crucial game had a direct impact on the players’ mindset in N’Djamena.

Speaking on Sporty FM after the frustrating 1-1 draw, he pulled no punches:

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“The Sports Minister should shut it. He should let the boy [Black Stars] focus on the World Cup qualifiers.”

Watch the interview:

The outspoken former GFA official went even further, comparing the act to reckless military planning.

“Which military in the history of mankind has been so foolish as to announce the reduction of the salaries of soldiers before a war? The timing of the Black Stars’ budget was completely needless.”

His sentiments found backing from Dr. Kwame Baah Nuakoh, Chairman of the GFA Club Licensing Committee, who questioned why the budget had to be revealed even before Ghana's game on Thursday afternoon.

“I don’t think the Black Stars budget was sent to the Sports Minister this week. He could have presented it at a different time. Imagine we lose the match against Chad — what will people be discussing, the budget or the loss?”

Ghana went into the clash as clear favourites, especially after thrashing Chad 5-0 in Accra back in March.

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That confidence looked justified when captain Jordan Ayew struck in the 17th minute to give the visitors an early lead.

Watch Jordan's goal:

But as the minutes wore on, the four-time African champions wasted chance after chance, leaving the door open for their opponents.

And in the dying moments, Chad’s Celestine Ecua stunned the Ghanaians with a late equaliser in the 89th minute, leaving the Black Stars shell-shocked.

Ghana faces Mali in a must-win clash

Despite the setback, Ghana remains top of Group I with 16 points, three ahead of Madagascar and four clear of both Mali and Comoros.

Check the standings in Ghana's group:

The next challenge will be a crucial showdown with Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday, September 8, as noted by the BBC.

A victory in that encounter could restore belief and edge the team closer to sealing a spot at the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Minister celebrates Jordan Ayew's goal

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In an earlier report, YEN.com.gh captured the excitement of Hon. Kofi Adams after Jordan Ayew’s goal for Ghana in the 2026 World Cup qualifier against Chad.

Dressed in a jacket layered over a Black Stars jersey and clutching a cup, the Buem MP couldn’t hide his delight, celebrating the strike alongside his entourage while watching from his office.

Source: YEN.com.gh