Former Aduana Stars forward, Benjamin Tweneboah, has come to the defense of the rampant departure of players from the local scene, citing low wages as the main reason.
The Ghanaian footballer believes that if the domestic top-flight league was lucrative enough, players would not be forced to leave the country in search of better-paying opportunities.
Tweneboah, who currently plays in Benin, revealed that he was earning twice his salary in the Ghana Premier League (GPL) in his current club. He emphasized that players need financial security and stability, not just fame and popularity, and that the current situation in the GPL makes it difficult for them to achieve this.
“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 said on Kessben FM.
The former striker also highlighted the importance of building a secure financial future, saying that even though he is still working on a project, he is proud of his progress and is looking forward to completing it.
“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”
“I’m currently working on a project even though am 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” he said.
