Former Ghanaian international Dan Quaye has revealed that he retired earlier than expected from professional football due to the indiscipline of younger players.
The 43-year-old, regarded as one of Ghana's finest full-backs, ended his career with Great Olympics in 2017, bringing the curtain down on a journey that spanned two decades.
Quaye began his career with Great Olympics in 1997 before securing a move to regional rivals Hearts of Oak, where he became a key figure. During his illustrious career, he played for several clubs in Ghana and abroad, earning recognition for his defensive prowess.
Before hanging up his boots, Quaye returned to Great Olympics to represent his boyhood club, but his time there was cut short.
Speaking in an interview with Bryt FM, Quaye shared his reasons for retiring prematurely. “I retired prematurely from football. I could have played for a longer period, but the indiscipline of young players forced me to retire,” he said.
“At Great Olympics, I tried to guide the younger players, but they were undisciplined and unwilling to take advice. I decided to end my playing career there to protect myself. If I hadn’t retired, I might have acted unprofessionally,” he added.
Quaye further hinted at broader issues within Ghanaian football, referencing Sulley Muntari’s sudden departure from Hearts of Oak. “We should ask ourselves why Sulley Muntari left Hearts of Oak,” he remarked.
Dan Quaye enjoyed a decorated career, notably helping Hearts of Oak clinch the CAF Champions League title in 2000. He was also part of the Black Stars squad at the 2006 FIFA World Cup and earned 10 caps for the national team between 2001 and 2006.
