By Durosimi Thomas BBC Sport, Accra

Kwaku said Blatter comments are 'weighty'

Ghana's sports minister said his country may 'reconsider' its collaboration with Nigeria in a joint 2010 World Cup hosting plan.

Edward Osei Kwaku believes the comments by Fifa president Sepp Blatter, who told the BBC that the idea was not 'feasible,' are too strong to ignore.

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"The statement by Mr. Blatter is weighty and has dealt the bid a big blow by saying categorically that it is not feasible.

"We have to reconsider the project after consultations with our Nigerian partners," Kwaku told BBC Sport.

"I don't fault Mr. Blatter for making the statement before seeing our bid presentation, but these comments are sad for us.

"We had high hopes because just nine days ago we made official our commitment in a small ceremony here in Accra with Nigeria."

The statement by Mr. Blatter has dealt the bid a big blow Ghana sports minister Edward Osei Kwaku

Minister Kwaku added that if Blatter had reacted before the deadline last December, Ghana could have considered putting forward a bid.

"Although it is late for Ghana to bid, we would give Nigeria our fullest support if we pull out and they decide to go it alone, due to Fifa's criticism."

Ghana is Nigeria's main partner in a bid that includes Benin and Togo. Cameroon is also being considered.

But Kwaku said Fifa's comments, no matter how disappointing for them, should not be the end of the project.

"Blatter's comments could also be a blessing in disguise.