According to Former Bechem United striker Hafiz Konkoni, increasing the monthly wages of Ghanaian players to GHC10,000 would encourage more players to commit to playing in the domestic leagues.
It is common knowledge that many Ghanaian clubs struggle to meet the minimum wages for their players, which ultimately leads to the players seeking opportunities abroad. Ghana has gained notoriety for exporting a high number of players to other countries, largely due to the low salary offerings in the domestic league.
Konkoni, who moved to Tanzania last year, acknowledged that financial benefits are a major factor in players leaving the local scene. In a recent interview with Koforidua-based Bryt FM, he expressed, “In Ghana, only a few clubs pay good salaries. I know Hearts of Oak and Kotoko offer good salaries to players. To prevent players from departing, clubs must pay at least GHC10,000 as monthly wages. How can a player receiving GHC600 or GHC800 survive?”
The 24-year-old forward, known for his explosive performance with Bechem United in the Ghanaian top-flight, secured a move to Young Africans in Tanzania in June 2023. However, he has faced challenges and has been loaned out to the Libyan side Olympic Azzaweya for the remainder of the 2023/24 season.
