Sports Ministry presents ‘fugu’ to Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz during introduction ceremony Audio By Carbonatix Sports Minister Kofi Adams has welcomed Ghana’s newly appointed coach Carlos Queiroz and presented the Portuguese a ‘fugu’ wear as a gift ahead of his official unveiling to the public. Queiroz, who arrived in the country on Wednesday, was officially introduced to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, led by the Ghana Football Association president Kurt Okraku and other executives. The 73-year-old tactician has been hired on a four-month deal as a replacement for Otto Addo, until the end of the FIFA World Cup. Carlos Queiroz (left) Kurt Okraku (middle) and Kofi Adams (right) "If you entered your new country now [Ghana] on Wednesday, it is appropriate for the Ministry of Sports and Recreation to present you a 'fugu' gift and to usher you into the country and to let you know you are truly one of us," Adams said during the introductory event. The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts had declared Wednesdays National Fugu Day. Meanwhile, Queiroz will be presented to the Ghanaian fraternity at 1:00 pm at Alisa Hotel. The experienced coach is tasked with stabilising the team after four successive defeats under his predecessor Otto Addo. Ghana have been drawn in Group L for the World Cup, where they will face England, Croatia and Panama. The Black Stars are aiming to reach the knockout phase for the first time since their historic run in 2010. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: 2026 World Cup Black Stars Carlos Queiroz Ghana Haruna Mubarak Kurt Okraku otto addo DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story British widow dies in Ghana road crash after £1m romance scam losses Ghana reaffirms commitment to regional gas cooperation at WAGP ministerial meeting in Abuja NPP calls on CSOs, global community to safeguard Ghana’s democracy Poverty in A Convoy Ghana Publishers Association marks World Book and Copyright Day with call to strengthen reading culture Cybercrime costs set to hit $10.5t globally – Ghana urged to treat cybersecurity as boardroom priority Ghana and Zambia deepen tech cooperation with courtesy call on IGP Galamsey is ‘economic sabotage’ threatening Ghana’s survival – Church of Pentecost French Ambassador outlines new focus on trade, education and investment in Ghana Moral standards falling despite Christian majority in Ghana – Baptist Ministers’ Conference Latest Stories Beyond Bread: Why a stomach-driven life is the silent enemy of achievement8 seconds CSIR-IIR calls for stronger research–industry collaboration at BI-ARIM56 seconds Ga Mantse invites GETFund boss to address worsening school infrastructure in Ga State2 minutes Trump poised to expand refugee program for white South Africans10 minutes GoldBod engages small-scale miners, pledges stronger support to boost gold production11 minutes Sam George insists anti-LGBTQI bill will reach Mahama’s desk “expeditiously”28 minutes Queiroz welcomed as Ghana coach as Sports Ministry presents ‘fugu’ gift29 minutes Youth group calls for immediate Constitution Reform Implementation Committee49 minutes Publican AI only provides suggestions, not final decisions – GRA clarifies56 minutes NDPC, partners hold pilot workshop to strengthen district food systems and nutrition planning59 minutes NDPC, UNECA urge shift from consumption to investment in remittances1 hour Ghana’s ‘okada’ law puts more motorcycles on the road — and more fumes in the air1 hour Mahama deserves time on Kejetia Phase Two, Kumasi queen mothers tell traders2 hours GRA admits trader outreach on Publican AI may not have reached grassroots2 hours British widow dies in Ghana road crash after £1m romance scam losses2 hours