Former Aduana FC forward Benjamin Tweneboah has addressed the widespread departure of players from Ghana’s domestic top-flight league, attributing it to the financial limitations within the local scene.
The trend of players leaving Ghana Premier League (GPL) clubs for opportunities abroad has been significant, impacting both the quality of the league and the performance of Ghanaian teams in continental competitions.
Many players opt for clubs on the continent or in Europe, seeking better financial prospects.
Tweneboah, who has previously played in Benin, highlighted that the financial incentives offered abroad often surpass what is available locally. He explained, “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.”
The former forward shared his own experience, noting that his salary in Benin was significantly higher than what he earned in the GPL. “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,” he told Kessben FM.
Tweneboah also discussed his personal endeavors, saying, “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 to another big move so I can complete the project.”