Sports News of Thursday, 26 September 2019

Source: footballmadeinghana.com

GFA Elections: George Afriyie proposes $1000 minimum wage to Premier League players

George Afriyie is one of seven candidates vying for the GFA presidential seat George Afriyie is one of seven candidates vying for the GFA presidential seat

Ghana Football Association President hopeful George Afriyie has proposed a $1000 minimum wage for footballers plying their trade in Ghana’s top-flight division

According to the Okyeman Planners owner, this move is to curb rising player exodus that has robbed the league of its most exciting prospects over the years.

A snippet of his manifesto reads: “To lead the Football Association to find ways and means of retaining football stars in the country to curb or minimize the exodus of Ghana’s budding footballers; a phenomenon that has sought to impoverish our league system for a considerable period of time.

This can be achieved by vigorously pursued sponsorship which could lead to a minimum wage of $1000 for each player in the premiership”

The Former GFA Vice capo will officially launch his manifesto and campaign on October 3 in Sunyani.