You have made a very good point, but are the players worth that much? It is an investment but how about the ROI(returns on Investment)
You have made a very good point, but are the players worth that much? It is an investment but how about the ROI(returns on Investment)
Krikri,, 10 years ago
Christopher Opoku, I sympathize with you on para. 3 of your piece. "Unfortunately, due to lack of effort in enforcing certain regulations......." This is the bane of this country called Ghana, formerly Gold Coast. Nothing wor ... read full comment
Christopher Opoku, I sympathize with you on para. 3 of your piece. "Unfortunately, due to lack of effort in enforcing certain regulations......." This is the bane of this country called Ghana, formerly Gold Coast. Nothing works because those in charge 'lack effort to enforce' decisions. This is very sad
Kojo T 10 years ago
Well written and I am with you. We need to pay these players well if we are to improve the league. The life of a player is short so he needs to be paid well for the future. Sports is a big industry so let us make use of it
Well written and I am with you. We need to pay these players well if we are to improve the league. The life of a player is short so he needs to be paid well for the future. Sports is a big industry so let us make use of it
Kofi Yankey 10 years ago
The writer's concerns for soccer as a business in Ghana is commendable. Some of the fixes he is advocating can improve the situation. However, until the economy of Ghana improves and the lives of ordinary people get better so ... read full comment
The writer's concerns for soccer as a business in Ghana is commendable. Some of the fixes he is advocating can improve the situation. However, until the economy of Ghana improves and the lives of ordinary people get better soccer as a business in Ghana will continue to be deplorable and players will keep leaving the country. The situation is not different from exodus of teachers and doctors, for example. This is why I always don't get people who complain why our players sign for international clubs considered mediocre. The fact is this. Live in Ghana has been too "hot" to live under for far too long with no relief in site for majority of Ghanaians.
ABREDU 10 years ago
The idea of the GFA picking or drafting best players from the Educational institutions, & distributing them to deserving teams (depending on some laid down terms, could help improve the standards. Clubs should meet some finan ... read full comment
The idea of the GFA picking or drafting best players from the Educational institutions, & distributing them to deserving teams (depending on some laid down terms, could help improve the standards. Clubs should meet some financial standards to qualify for such benefits, & the GFA should also ensure these players continue their education to some level. Gate fees to the stadiums should also be well reviewed. The minimum should be 5GCedi.
Azonto Man 10 years ago
Below 18 years, you can't sign a contract. You need parental approval. With parental approval comes the real possibility that these students will be coerced by parents to earn money playing football rather than go to school ... read full comment
Below 18 years, you can't sign a contract. You need parental approval. With parental approval comes the real possibility that these students will be coerced by parents to earn money playing football rather than go to school. That should be a no no. Clubs should meet some financial standards before registration. Avoid the use of students by all means. GFA should even legislate against it. When the student graduates or is out of school, he can sign up and play for any club.
ABREDU 10 years ago
Good parents & the sports authorities could still monitor the students & follow their progress if they are smart. They can still do the double.
Good parents & the sports authorities could still monitor the students & follow their progress if they are smart. They can still do the double.
Benash 10 years ago
Very well said and I hope someone is listening and ready to make the necessary changes. Our people just hate change especially when that change is good.
Our leaders also lack critical thinking and doesn't apply logic to sol ... read full comment
Very well said and I hope someone is listening and ready to make the necessary changes. Our people just hate change especially when that change is good.
Our leaders also lack critical thinking and doesn't apply logic to solve problems. I hope you get someone from the GFA to read this and ask his colleagues to at least try it out.
Agyaaku 10 years ago
Is bribing not a crime in our Homeland?
How do Clubs budget funds to bribe referees? Please GFA, look into this and let us know if bribing now is legal. As for the referees, I wouldn't blame them. After all, the politicians ... read full comment
Is bribing not a crime in our Homeland?
How do Clubs budget funds to bribe referees? Please GFA, look into this and let us know if bribing now is legal. As for the referees, I wouldn't blame them. After all, the politicians do it so why not them?
jojo 10 years ago
Engage in businesses to get money-
Football clubs must buy shares at the stock market or from compnies, engage in farming , agriculture, real estates or mining etc. to get a source of income
Engage in businesses to get money-
Football clubs must buy shares at the stock market or from compnies, engage in farming , agriculture, real estates or mining etc. to get a source of income
jalil 10 years ago
ghanian players must be pay good money
ghanian players must be pay good money
DAVID ADDO 10 years ago
Auditors should help curb these anomalies. Accounts such as "Incidental Expenses, Miscellaneous Expenses and Ways & Means Expenses" should not be accepted. Such accounts must clearly be defined.
Auditors should help curb these anomalies. Accounts such as "Incidental Expenses, Miscellaneous Expenses and Ways & Means Expenses" should not be accepted. Such accounts must clearly be defined.
GHFUO, be serious & change ur MENtali 10 years ago
USELESS FOOL
USELESS FOOL
Patrick 10 years ago
nice piece of writing,instead of clubs structuring their finances well they go about and spend money useless issues like paying bribes as mentioned. I think our FA should enforce some rules even if we can play a ten-team leag ... read full comment
nice piece of writing,instead of clubs structuring their finances well they go about and spend money useless issues like paying bribes as mentioned. I think our FA should enforce some rules even if we can play a ten-team league with good financing is better than playing a 16-team league with poor financial structure.
link building 9 years ago
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matzcrorkz 9 years ago
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You have made a very good point, but are the players worth that much? It is an investment but how about the ROI(returns on Investment)
Christopher Opoku, I sympathize with you on para. 3 of your piece. "Unfortunately, due to lack of effort in enforcing certain regulations......." This is the bane of this country called Ghana, formerly Gold Coast. Nothing wor ...
read full comment
Well written and I am with you. We need to pay these players well if we are to improve the league. The life of a player is short so he needs to be paid well for the future. Sports is a big industry so let us make use of it
The writer's concerns for soccer as a business in Ghana is commendable. Some of the fixes he is advocating can improve the situation. However, until the economy of Ghana improves and the lives of ordinary people get better so ...
read full comment
The idea of the GFA picking or drafting best players from the Educational institutions, & distributing them to deserving teams (depending on some laid down terms, could help improve the standards. Clubs should meet some finan ...
read full comment
Below 18 years, you can't sign a contract. You need parental approval. With parental approval comes the real possibility that these students will be coerced by parents to earn money playing football rather than go to school ...
read full comment
Good parents & the sports authorities could still monitor the students & follow their progress if they are smart. They can still do the double.
Very well said and I hope someone is listening and ready to make the necessary changes. Our people just hate change especially when that change is good.
Our leaders also lack critical thinking and doesn't apply logic to sol ...
read full comment
Is bribing not a crime in our Homeland?
How do Clubs budget funds to bribe referees? Please GFA, look into this and let us know if bribing now is legal. As for the referees, I wouldn't blame them. After all, the politicians ...
read full comment
Engage in businesses to get money-
Football clubs must buy shares at the stock market or from compnies, engage in farming , agriculture, real estates or mining etc. to get a source of income
ghanian players must be pay good money
Auditors should help curb these anomalies. Accounts such as "Incidental Expenses, Miscellaneous Expenses and Ways & Means Expenses" should not be accepted. Such accounts must clearly be defined.
USELESS FOOL
nice piece of writing,instead of clubs structuring their finances well they go about and spend money useless issues like paying bribes as mentioned. I think our FA should enforce some rules even if we can play a ten-team leag ...
read full comment
g79fuU Hey, thanks for the blog.Much thanks again. Really Cool.
8GkuSU I am so grateful for your blog post.Much thanks again. Really Cool.