Former Executive Council Member of the Ghana Football Association Samuel Oduro-Nyarko has pin pointed player exodus as one of the factors rendering Ghana’s top flight league unattractive in the last few seasons.
His comment comes on the back of an impressive turn out at Ghana’s AFCON double header 1st leg tie against Angola at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.
According to him, clubs must prioritize keeping their top stars in the local league to help curb the dwindling spectatorship in the ongoing local top flight.
Speaking to Citi Sports in an exclusive interview, the former WA All Stars Chief Executive Officer highlighted a number of factors rendering Ghana’s top flight league unappealing.
“Player exodus is a big factor, it makes the league unattractive because the gem, the premier league stars, people would want to watch are not there.”
“But there are other factors causing the low attendance, which is not hyping the games well, it might affect it.”
“Poor officiating, the pitches are other things that must be addressed as well.”
The Ghana Football Association has been subjected to intense criticism in recent times after they were compelled to make attendance at the Accra Sports Stadium free for the President’s Cup between Accra Hearts of Oak and Kumasi Asante Kotoko.
The Betpawa Premier League enters match week 25 this weekend across all venues with Aduana Stars leading the pack with 41points.