{"id":100489,"date":"2025-10-27T11:03:14","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T11:03:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=100489"},"modified":"2025-10-27T11:03:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T11:03:14","slug":"i-never-said-black-queens-could-boycott-egypt-clash-over-owed-bonuses-sports-minister","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=100489","title":{"rendered":"I never said Black Queens could boycott Egypt clash over owed bonuses \u2013 Sports Minister"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has denied reports claiming he told the Black Queens to boycott their upcoming Women\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Egypt.<\/p>\n

The Queens have refused to train due to unpaid bonuses from their 2024 Women\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign in Morocco.<\/p>\n

Joy Sports checks reveal that each player is owed $9,500 in bonuses for the tournament, which ended in July.<\/p>\n

Reports had suggested the Sports Minister said the players could proceed with their boycott and would be replaced by others once potential CAF sanctions were dealt with.<\/p>\n

In an interview with Asempa FM, Adams dismissed the reports, which have since gone viral on social media.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhy would I say that, why would I spend my time driving all the way to their camp and tell them they [Black Queens] can boycott if they want to.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo this morning, we are shocked to see [the stories]. I may not blame them [players] entirely.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added: \u201cIf they [Black Queens] insist [by boycotting], it will affect the nation, but the nation will be back. But as for you involved in the boycott, you will forever walk with that tag on you, I said so.\u201d<\/p>\n

The standoff threatens Ghana\u2019s chances of qualifying for the 2026 WAFCON, which also serves as the qualifier for the 2027 Women\u2019s World Cup in Brazil.<\/p>\n

Ghana hold a 3\u20130 advantage from the first leg against Egypt, with the return fixture set for Tuesday, October 28, at the Accra Sports Stadium.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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