Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Iddie Adams says the Ministry has fulfilled its responsibilities towards the Black Queens, amid an ongoing dispute over player welfare and outstanding compensation.
The development follows concerns raised by members of Ghana’s senior women’s national team over their welfare and compensation during their participation in the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
The Black Queens recently called for fairness, transparency and accountability, claiming that some promises relating to qualification bonuses, including those connected to previous matches against Egypt, had not been fulfilled.
The players acknowledged receiving $700, but maintained that the amount was not the official bonus they had been promised.
However, the Sports Ministry has rejected claims that the government owes the players outstanding per diems. The Ministry has cited financial records indicating that per diems covering the period up to August 14, 2026 were paid in advance, with signed receipts serving as evidence.
Speaking on Joy Sports, Minister Kofi Adams insisted that the Ministry had discharged its obligations to the team.
“I believe that what, as a ministry, we are supposed to discharge, we have discharged fully. If there is anything that is outstanding, that is to do with some sponsorship that they got, which is yet to be concluded. The ministry has done fully what we are supposed to do for them.”
He added that any outstanding matters would be addressed once they were due.
“And any outstanding, I believe, will be done.”
Minister praises Black Queens
Kofi Adams also praised the Black Queens for their performances and urged the players to remain focused as they pursue a historic return to the global stage.
The Minister acknowledged that Ghana’s women’s national team has been a strong side for many years but said qualification for the World Cup has remained elusive.
“In the team, for a very long time, the Black Queens have not made it to the world level, though I see the Queens as one of our very stable and strong teams.”
He added that the current campaign represents an opportunity for the team to break that long-standing barrier.
“We have not been able to make it to the world level for a very long time, and we think that we should be able to break that now, and so they should put themselves together.”
The comments come as the welfare dispute continues to generate attention, with the Ministry maintaining that it has fulfilled its obligations while the players continue to seek clarity over outstanding compensation and bonuses.
