Sulley Muntari, the former Liberty Professionals and Hearts of Oak midfielder, has delivered a scathing critique of the Ghana Premier League, declaring that “there is no future for the local league” due to its lack of professional standards and vision.
Muntari, who has experienced the league both early in his career with Liberty Professionals and later as a player for Hearts of Oak in the 2021/2022 season, shared his concerns about the persistent problems plaguing the competition.
Despite his successful international career, which saw him play for top clubs in Italy and Spain, Muntari returned to the Ghanaian league with high hopes, only to be disappointed by the dire state of affairs.
“The league is a big hole where they are dumping money. There is no future for the local league,” Muntari stated in a frank interview with 3 Sports.
His comments underscore his disillusionment with the state of football in Ghana and the apparent lack of progress despite the league’s long history.
Muntari expressed deep concern over the league’s continued struggles with professionalism and infrastructure.
He pointed out that without serious changes, the league’s ability to produce quality players for the Black Stars, Ghana’s national football team, remains in jeopardy.
The former midfielder also suggested that without proper investment and planning, the local league will remain stagnant. “I am hoping I can get some funds to help them because it’s a mess,” he said, reflecting his desire to assist but also his frustration at the lack of substantial improvements in the league.
Furthermore, Muntari raised significant issues with the basic facilities that players have to contend with.
He described the changing rooms as smelling bad, highlighting the lack of respect and professionalism in even the most fundamental aspects of the football environment. “The changing rooms smell. That respect is not there. I didn’t even want my laundry done. I would take it home,” he recalled, illustrating how the lack of basic comforts detracts from the professional football experience.
These concerns reflect broader issues within the league, which continues to struggle with financial instability, inadequate facilities, and a lack of sponsorship. Despite the first round of the 2024/2025 season being completed, the Ghana Premier League still operates without a headline sponsor, further underscoring the challenges it faces in attracting investment and maintaining sustainability.
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