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I have no house to show for my career – Ex-Kotoko Star Joe Louis reveals

According to Louis, most GPL players are made to put up a lie in an attempt to escape being labeled failures.

In an interview with Kessben TV, the former Hearts of Oak midfielder revealed how he has been unable to build a house during and after his career.

“Honestly, I haven’t been able to build a house, and I’m not ashamed to admit it. Despite my struggles, I know many Ghanaian footballers are still facing financial difficulties. It’s time for a change. Since the early days of football, only a small percentage of players – about 2% – have been financially stable. This shows that something is wrong,” he lamented.

He further recalled moments where the clubs he played for sometimes refused to pay their wages and match bonuses, revealing how following up on their wages got them tagged as bad nuts within the team.

“Sometimes, we’re not paid for months, and even when the season starts again, we don’t receive our outstanding wages. When we speak out, we’re labeled as disrespectful, but we have families to feed,” he added.

As such, Louis called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to ensure that reforms are made within Ghanaian football because the player wages in the GPL are not encouraging.

“Our leaders need to take action to improve the situation. We’re often told that we’ve been paid, but the truth is that the wages are meager and can’t even cover rent or house payments. Even when we buy land, we can’t afford to build on it,” he further added.

Louis had a storied career in the GPL. He played for clubs, including King Faisal, Great Olympics, and Hearts of Oak.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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