Minister for Youth and Sports, Kofi Adams, has advocated for the current Black Satellites squad to be transitioned into Ghana’s U-23 national team, the Black Meteors, as part of long-term preparations for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
His call comes in the wake of the Black Satellites’ recent elimination from the ongoing U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt.
Ghana exited the tournament at the quarterfinal stage after a dramatic 2-2 draw with host nation Egypt, followed by a narrow 5-4 loss in the penalty shootout, ending their hopes of qualifying for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile.
Despite the disappointment, Minister Adams expressed strong confidence in the potential of the team. Speaking during a meeting with the Ghana Olympic Committee, he emphasized the importance of continuity and development.
“[Ghana’s] U-20 team painfully exited from the African Championships at the quarterfinal stage; that team is a very good team,” said Adams, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for the Buem Constituency.
“I believe that it is a team that, with a few additions, can grow into a formidable U-23 side capable of competing for Olympic qualification,” he added.