“It’s a Mess” – Sulley Muntari Slams ‘Unattractive’ Ghana Premier League
In a scathing critique of the Ghana Premier League, former Black Stars midfielder Sulley Muntari has described the current state of the division as “a mess” and a “big hole” devoid of any future prospects.
Muntari, who began his career with Liberty Professionals in 2000 and concluded it in the second round of the 2021/22 season with Hearts of Oak, voiced his concerns about the league’s management and infrastructure during a recent interview with 3Sports.
The 40-year-old footballer, who previously made waves with top clubs like Inter Milan and AC Milan, expressed dismay at the ongoing challenges facing the local league.
Despite helping Hearts of Oak secure the President’s Cup and the MTN FA Cup before opting not to extend his contract, Muntari feels the league is suffering from neglect and mismanagement.
“The league is a big hole where they are dumping money. There is no future for the local league,” Muntari lamented. He praised Hearts fans and the club’s president for their support but emphasized that the conditions in the league are unacceptable.
“I’m hoping I can get some funds and really help them. It’s a mess. When I was there, it was a mess. Maybe now it is worse.”
Muntari didn’t hold back in detailing the unsatisfactory conditions within the league, highlighting issues like poorly maintained changing rooms.
“The changing rooms smell. That respect is not there. I didn’t even want my laundry done. I would take it home. When you get into changing rooms, they smell bad. It is not just one team. Everybody.”
The current season of the Premier League faces significant challenges, notably the absence of a headline sponsor and an active broadcast rights holder, raising further doubts about its viability and attractiveness to potential players and fans.
Having represented Ghana from 2002 to 2014, Muntari played a pivotal role in the national team’s World Cup qualifications for Germany (2006), South Africa (2010), and Brazil (2014).
His insights into the current state of Ghana’s domestic football serve as a wake-up call for stakeholders to address the pressing issues that threaten to undermine the league’s future.
