Ghana Premier League players earning as little as GHS300, says MP Edem Agbana

Ketu North Member of Parliament and President of Nukunu Sports Academy, Edem Agbana, has raised concerns about the low wages earned by some footballers in Ghana, revealing that he recently met a Ghana Premier League player who claimed to receive just GHS300 as salary.

Speaking to Sporty FM ahead of the start of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season, Agbana said the financial challenges facing players reflected deeper structural problems within Ghanaian football.

"I met a Ghana Premier League player who told me he's been paid GHS300," Agbana said.

According to him, some players across the domestic game earn less than GHS1,000 per month, highlighting the difficult conditions under which many footballers operate despite competing at the country's highest level.

"There are players who earn less than GHS1,000. But who do you blame? You can't blame the team owners," he added.

Agbana, who is also involved in football administration as the head of Nukunu Sports Academy, argued that club owners themselves are struggling to sustain their investments due to limited revenue streams within the local game.

He pointed to low attendance at matches and inadequate infrastructure as some of the major factors affecting the financial health of clubs and, by extension, the salaries they can offer players.

"As a team owner, I look at the investment going in, but there is low patronage, and the facilities are not there," he said.

His comments come amid ongoing discussions about player welfare, club finances and the overall sustainability of football in Ghana. While the Ghana Premier League remains the country's top-tier competition, clubs have often faced challenges generating sufficient revenue through ticket sales, sponsorship and commercial activities.

The issue of player remuneration has frequently been raised by stakeholders, with concerns that low salaries could affect player development and encourage talented footballers to seek opportunities abroad at an early stage of their careers.

Agbana's remarks also arrive as excitement builds ahead of the new Ghana Premier League campaign. The 2026/27 season is scheduled to kick off on Saturday, 5 September, with clubs across the country preparing for another competitive battle for the league title.

As the new season approaches, Agbana's comments are likely to reignite debate about the economic realities of Ghanaian football and the measures needed to improve conditions for players and clubs alike.