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Former Black Stars midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has expressed confidence in Kofi Adams, who is set to be named Minister of Sports and Recreation Minister Designate.
Badu described Adams as a tough guy because of his relationship with Ex-president Jerry John Rawlings. He believes Adams is the right man for the job.
“We wish him luck, and he is a tough guy. He has worked with former President Jerry John Rawlings,” Badu said.
“He was the youth organiser for him under his presidency and also has been a minister as well; hence, he knows the ins and outs of all of this, and we wish him well.”
Badu believes Adams’ background as a key political figure and party stalwart gives him the tools to succeed. He also emphasised the need for Adams to focus on other sports disciplines, in addition to football.
“It’s football I will prioritise because I am a former footballer, but I want him to prioritize other sports because sometime in the past, it was boxing that was taking us far and putting us on the map,” Badu added.
“So we need to look everywhere, but I am a footballer; hence, the priority is football; so the Black Stars, the U-20s, U-17s, the Black Queens, and more importantly, the Ghana Premier League.”
Badu’s comments reflect his desire for a holistic approach to sports development while maintaining football as the cornerstone of Ghana’s sporting identity.
He believes that with Adams’ leadership, the country can achieve a balance that uplifts all disciplines and strengthens football’s foundation.
Story by: Ebenezer Osei Kofi Bimpong. Sirebenmedia.com (X) @osei_gedo
