Former AshantiGold SC defender, Richard Osei Agyemang, has sounded a warning that no player in the Ghana Premier League is financially secure due to the lack of a well-defined salary structure in the league.
In an interview with Kessben TV, Agyemang expressed his concerns about the ongoing player exodus, attributing it to inadequate salaries.
Agyemang lamented that players are forced to seek opportunities in less renowned football nations due to the meager wages in Ghana. He believes that players should be earning a minimum of GHC10,000 (approximately $1,800 USD) per month to be able to sustain themselves.
"It's not just about playing for a big team; it's about taking care of yourself," he said. "Elsewhere, the signing-on-fees of players in Ghana are like the salaries of their players. They should pay the players here well for them to stay."
Agyemang's sentiments are echoed by other players in the league who have criticized the low salary levels and disorganized salary structure. The situation has led to players hastily accepting contracts from lesser-known leagues outside Ghana.
"There is no player in the Ghana Premier League who is rich. There is no one, I tell you. I dare anyone to come out," Agyemang boldly stated.
His call for better salaries highlights the pressing need for reform in the Ghana Premier League to retain top talent and improve player welfare.
