The Youth and Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif has strongly rejected claims that Ghanaians have lost interest in the domestic football.
According to the sector minister, the fact that there has been low Stadium attendance doesn’t necessarily mean that Ghanaians love for the Premier league has vanished.
Speaking at a thought leadership event organized by Joy Sports, the minister stated that the significant turnouts witnessed during matches between Hearts of Oak and Great Olympics just two years ago is a testament to the fact that the fervor and passion for football among Ghanaians remain as vibrant as ever.
“I refuse to believe that Ghanaians have suddenly lost interest in football. No, the passion is still alive and vibrant. We must, therefore, delve deeper into the underlying factors responsible for this decline and take decisive actions to revive our beloved league,” declared Ussif.
“Two years ago, the fierce rivalry between Hearts of Oak and Great Olympics drew an overwhelming crowd. Yet, we find ourselves grappling with a disheartening decline in attendance at recent fixtures.”
