Samartex FC President advocates for measured approach to GPL player transfers
Samartex President Richard Nsenkyire emphasizes the importance of transferring players from Ghana’s domestic leagues to international football scenes.
However, he stresses that such transfers should not be rushed. Nsenkyire advocates for a gradual progression in a player’s career, suggesting they should first gain experience in Ghana, then in Africa, before moving to the global stages.
While he supports the current transfer policies of clubs, he insists that players should only move when they are truly ready.
“I always want to give my players the opportunity to play in Ghana, then Africa before they move on to play anywhere in the world. I support the transfer policy of clubs lately but I believe the players should move at the right time,” Richard Nsenkyire revealed in an interview with 3Sports.
The Ghanaian football landscape has been facing challenges due to financial constraints, leading to a significant exodus of talented players to foreign leagues. This trend has had a detrimental effect on the quality of the Ghana league.
Nsenkyire criticizes the practice of mass transfers after just one season, arguing that players need time to develop to a certain level.
“I don’t believe in the mass transfer of players after just a season because I believe a player must attain a certain level. This is because when you leave the shores of this country, you have to command a first-team place where you are moving to and bring a trophy and not just for the money. Players who leave should be able to represent the Black Stars at any point in time,” Nsenkyire stated.
The issue of player transfers from Ghana’s domestic leagues to international scenes presents both opportunities and challenges. While it offers players the chance to advance their careers and earn better wages, it also risks depleting the local league of talent.
Nsenkyire’s approach advocates for a balanced strategy that prioritizes player development and readiness over hasty transfers. This perspective could potentially lead to more sustainable growth for both individual players and the Ghanaian football ecosystem as a whole.
The challenge moving forward will be to find ways to nurture talent locally while still allowing for international opportunities, ensuring that when players do move abroad, they are fully prepared to succeed and represent Ghana on the global stage.
