Former Aduana Stars forward, Benjamin Tweneboah, has defended the exodus of players from the Ghana Premier League, citing the need for financial stability as the primary reason for their departure.
The mass exodus of players has been a major concern in the domestic top-flight league, affecting the standard of the league and Ghanaian teams' performance in Africa.
According to Tweneboah, most players who perform well in the league tend to join other clubs on the continent or move to Europe for better pay. He believes that Ghana's status as one of the highest exporters of footballers is a testament to this trend.
"If our league was lucrative enough, no local player would leave the country and go to Benin to ply their football trade. But because there's no money in the league, the local players will keep leaving," Tweneboah told Kessben FM.
The former striker also emphasized the importance of financial stability for players, stating that they need money to build a secure future.
"The money I was earning at my club in Benin was twice the salary I was taking in the GPL. We the players need money now hence our exodus. Life after football is very important. If you are a player and you don't build your own house or you don't pay your rent on time, your landlord will eject you when your rent is due despite you being popular or famous as a footballer."
Tweneboah also revealed that he is working on a personal project and is proud of his progress so far. He is hoping to complete the project with another big move in the future.
"I'm currently working on a project even though I'm not done but I feel very proud of how far I have come. I'm looking forward for another big move so I complete the project."
