Local or foreign players? Sports Minister settles the debate on Black Stars selection




The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has shared his thoughts on the growing debate about including more home-based players in the Black Stars team.Many people have been calling for more local players to be added to the national squad, but Adams made it clear that the most important thing is picking the best players, no matter where they are based.Speaking to the media at the Division One League match between Attram De Visser and Hohoe United at the Tuba Astro Turf on Friday, April 11, 2025, Adams said he cares more about quality than location.He shared:Recommended For YouNews2025-04-11T17:02:06+00:00Man seen beating wife mercilessly with stick in viral video jailed for 1 weekNews2025-04-12T07:33:40+00:00KNUST: 2 students declared persona non grata over indisciplineThe Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has declared Ransford Fosu-Boateng (Scammer Baby) and Raphael Appiah Owusu persona non grata.News2025-04-12T20:16:23+00:00Rider feared dead after accident at Kasoa-Ofankor, motorbike lands on rooftop For me, whether local or foreign-based players, I do not really care. If your best are foreign based, if they are local, use them, train them, and let them reach the standard you want.READ ALSO: Why Man United have dropped Onana for Newcastle clash after errors against Lyon”For me, whether local or foreign based players, I do not really care, if your best is foreign based, if they are local use them, train them and let them reach the standard you want” – Sports MinisterKofi Adams’ response to calls for more local players in the Black Stars squad. pic.twitter.com/riAXZVA0SS— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) April 11, 2025 Sports Minister reiterates focus on all sportsAdams also spoke about his plans to invest in all areas of sports development. He stressed the need to work with the available talent, train them properly, and ensure that only the best represent the country. He added:We are going to make sure we invest in all phases. I’m not fixated on local or foreign players. What we want is to ensure that whatever material you have, you train them, pick the best, and let the best represent the country. That’s all I look for.MUST READ: Messi is shaking: Ghanaian MP wows locals with impressive football skills (Video)However, the match ended on a bad note, as fans of both teams got into a serious fight after the final whistle. The clash between supporters of Attram De Visser and Hohoe United brought chaos to the end of what had been a lively game.