“We went with two Strategies”- Sports Minister defends Black Stars’ Kirin Cup performance

Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams says Ghana’s disappointing results in the 2025 Kirin Cup must be understood in context, insisting that head coach Otto Addo used the tour to test new players and new tactical approaches.

The Black Stars lost 2–0 to Japan and 1–0 to South Korea, ending the Asian friendlies without a win or a goal.

Speaking on the team’s performance, the Minister said Ghana travelled without most of its core players, which shaped the coach’s approach to the two matches.

He explained that Otto Addo used the games both to compete and to assess new faces in a different football environment.

The Minister added that the defeats will serve as a valuable reference point as Ghana prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying Otto Addo now has clearer insight into the team’s weaknesses and strengths.

Ghana will now turn attention to December 5, when the Black Stars will discover their group-stage opponents for the World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico.

Source: CitiNewsRoom