Kofi Adams targets Colombia as Black Stars chase historic World Cup quarter-final spot

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has declared that Ghana's focus has shifted entirely to defeating Colombia as the Black Stars continue their quest for FIFA World Cup glory.

After securing qualification from the group stage, Adams said the team remains convinced it can progress through every knockout round, beginning with the Round of 32 encounter against Colombia.

"When we started, we were 48, and we were confident that we were also chasing the trophy. Now the numbers have been reduced, and 32 are going to the next round. We still think that we are heading towards clinching the trophy," he said.

The minister expressed confidence that the Black Stars have what it takes to eliminate Colombia and continue their march towards the latter stages of the competition.

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"Some have started falling out, and I know we'll be part of the 16 who will continue to chase, and we'll be part of the eight who will continue to chase. Then we'll bring it down to four and eventually to two. That is our project. That is what we are working towards," Adams stated.

He also revealed that winning the World Cup was not merely reaching the knockout stage, adding that it was the vision communicated to head coach Carlos Queiroz when he was appointed.

"I told him about the desire of the nation. Our mindset is not that we're just coming to play the group stages and go back. Our mindset is that we are chasing the trophy, and we're still in that mindset," he added.

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