The Ghanaian top division, which was once regarded as a behemoth in African football, has seen its best players depart season after season; Konadu blames this on a lack of funding for the local sport.
The former Black Stars assistant coach highlighted the stark differences between Ghana and South Africa's Premier Soccer League (PSL) in an interview with Graphic Sports, emphasizing that improved facilities and higher compensation in South Africa are essential for keeping players.
The distinction is that Ghanaian players are eliminated the following season after scoring a few goals. Konadu, who most recently coached the Black Leopards of South Africa, stated, "It's not like that in South Africa because they pay them good money."
"Because they love what they do at home, the players there are laid back and not in a rush to visit Europe."
Although players may profit personally from moves abroad, Konadu emphasized that such departures reduce domestic competitiveness and hinder the league's expansion.
He also underlined how important infrastructure is to a football league's success, citing South Africa's state-of-the-art facilities as a key contributor to the PSL's competitiveness.
"Because they love what they do at home, the players there are laid back and not in a rush to visit Europe."
Although players may profit personally from moves abroad, Konadu emphasized that such departures reduce domestic competitiveness and hinder the league's expansion.
He also underlined how important infrastructure is to a football league's success, citing South Africa's state-of-the-art facilities as a key contributor to the PSL's competitiveness.
"There is fierce competition in the South African league. He noted that teams like Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs, and Mamelodi Sundowns are consistently in the CAF Champions League.
"Beautiful football is a result of good infrastructure, and it greatly benefits their league."
In order to revitalize Ghanaian football, Konadu called for immediate reforms and increased private sector participation.
He cautioned, "We will continue to struggle against countries like South Africa until companies are encouraged to invest in our league."
"Beautiful football is a result of good infrastructure, and it greatly benefits their league."
In order to revitalize Ghanaian football, Konadu called for immediate reforms and increased private sector participation.
He cautioned, "We will continue to struggle against countries like South Africa until companies are encouraged to invest in our league."