Kofi Adams, the Minister of Sports and Recreation-designate, has revealed that discussions are ongoing to provide financial support for players in the Ghana Premier League.
The low wages faced by players in the topflight have been a persistent issue, leading many to leave for better opportunities abroad.
This challenge has also contributed to the exodus of talented players, resulting in a decline in the quality of the league.
During his appearance before the Vetting Committee, Adams emphasized the importance of retaining top players in the Ghana Premier League and mentioned that providing allowances is one possible solution.
“We talked about giving them allowances so we can retain a number of our players," the member of Parliament for Buem constituency said.
“Some of them leave the shores of this country to play in war-torn countries just because their earnings are so low. “The whole idea is to retain players by giving them stipends.
“We think it will go a long way to improve the league,” he added.
The primary goal, he added, is to keep players in Ghana by offering them stipends, a move he believes will significantly enhance the league's quality.
Adams is now awaiting approval by Parliament to officially take up the position, where he would succeed Mustapha Ussif.
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