Former Aduana FC forward Benjamin Tweneboah has commented on the mass departure of players from Ghana’s top domestic league, attributing it to financial constraints within the local scene.

The trend of players leaving Ghana Premier League (GPL) clubs for opportunities abroad has significantly impacted the quality of the league and the performance of Ghanaian teams in continental competitions. Many players opt for clubs in Africa or Europe in search of better financial prospects.

Tweneboah, who has played in Benin, emphasized that financial incentives abroad often exceed what is available locally. He stated, “If our league was lucrative enough, no local player would leave the country and go to Benin to ply their football trade. But because there’s no money in the league, the local players will keep leaving.”

Sharing his experience, Tweneboah noted that his salary in Benin was significantly higher than what he earned in the GPL. “The money I was earning at my club in Benin was twice the salary I was taking in the GPL. We, the players, need money now; hence our exodus. Life after football is very important. If you are a player and you don’t build your own house or you don’t pay your rent on time, your landlord will eject you when your rent is due despite you being popular or famous as a footballer,” he told Kessben FM.

Tweneboah also discussed his personal endeavors, saying, “I’m currently working on a project even though I’m not done, but I feel very proud of how far I have come. I’m looking forward to another big move so I can complete the project.”