Flagbearer aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has spoken out against the criticism of Black Stars players.
He argues that the amounts paid to players as winning bonuses are justified and necessary in order to incentivize them to play for their country.
Agyapong contends that players should be compensated fairly because they take on enormous financial risks by competing for their country.
“I don’t have a problem paying them to play for us. We have to encourage these stars to come home and play for us.
“Those in the foreign teams make so much money. Some make $40,000 a week, he comes here and the whole period they give him $40,000 and we are complaining.
“If this guy hurts himself and cannot play again, he loses $40,000 a week. I don’t mind paying whatever they deserve because it will motivate them to come home and serve. Ghanaians should stop complaining,” he said.