Ghanaian football legend Dan Owusu has emphasized the need for government support for Ghanaian clubs participating in CAF Inter-club competitions, highlighting the impressive performance of Dreams FC in their recent campaign.

Dreams FC, after winning the Ghana FA Cup, exceeded expectations by reaching the semifinals of the CAF Inter-club competitions, narrowly missing out on advancing further after a defeat to Zamalek.

Owusu pointed out the significant financial challenges faced by Ghanaian clubs in these competitions and stressed the importance of government intervention to ease this burden. “Playing in Africa incurs substantial costs, and it’s troubling that the government has not supported Ghanaian clubs in these endeavors,” Owusu stated in an interview with Kessben FM.

He highlighted that when a club qualifies for African competitions, it represents Ghana as a whole, urging the government to provide financial backing to ensure these clubs remain competitive on the continental stage. “Clubs face numerous financial challenges, relying mainly on player sales for income. It’s disheartening to see the lack of support, especially when these clubs represent the nation,” he added.

Owusu’s concerns are echoed by Dreams FC’s management, who have acknowledged the financial constraints associated with participating in African competitions despite their impressive performance.

As Ghanaian clubs strive for success on the continental stage, the call for government support becomes increasingly urgent to ensure their sustainability and competitiveness in CAF Inter-club competitions.