According to Dr Nyaho Nyaho Tamakloe, both Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko are unable to draw large crowds to their games due to their lack of quality. The ongoing 2022/23 Ghana Premier League has seen both clubs struggle with poor attendance.
In an interview, Dr Tamakloe stated that the low quality of players in the league is a major reason for the lack of fan attendance. He pointed out the recent President Cup match between Hearts and Kotoko, where even though the entry was free, the fans failed to show up.
The absence of quality players in the league seems to have taken a toll on the fan base of both clubs, and it remains to be seen if measures will be taken to address the situation.
"The sort of footballers we have now are not classy. This worries a lot of spectators. If you look at the match we played the last time between Hearts of Oak and Kotoko, it was a big match but you saw what happened at the stadium even when the gates were opened freely. People failed to turn up," the Hearts of Oak board member told Asempa FM.
He added that the players of Hearts of Oak and Kotoko lack the quality to bring spectators to the stadium.
"The present generation of players shouldn't think they know it all. None of them can come to the standard of people like Baba Yara or Mfum or even Asamoah Gyan.
"As of now, being frank with you neither Hearts of Oak or Kotoko can boast of quality players," he added.
