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My salary was GH₵150 – Ex-Asante Kotoko defender Agaa Willie

Popularly known as Aga Willie in his heyday, Thompson who is now based in France identified the low remuneration as the major problem facing the Ghana Premier League.

He bemoaned that players are sometimes made to depend on paltry sums which are not even paid promptly.

In an interview with blogger, Kobby Kyei, William Thompson disclosed that he was on a GH₵150 monthly salary during his time at Asante Kotoko.

“I was receiving 1.5 million cedis (GH₵150) and that is not even up to 500 euros. I couldn’t do anything with it because were buying our boots and other equipment. It was unfortunate and unfair.

“A Premier League player is a mature man possibly with a wife and kids so if you pay the person GH₵1000, how much of it can he save? He will use parts of that to take care of his family, and buy food, utilities and other things, he said.

Thompson also commented on the current struggles of the Black Stars, charging the players to step in and give a good account of themselves.

“They should step up because it appears there is too much laxity in the team. Back then, Black Stars call-ups always triggered happiness in players as they were determined and proud to do something for the country but it is not the same anymore.

“The players appear careless sometimes. It’s as if they don’t care. Lately, we even struggle to string passes together. Back then, countries like Comoros were no match for Ghana but now they even beat us,” he said.

William Thompson’s comments follow the recent defeat by the Black Stars to Comoros in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

The Black Stars after snatching a late 1-0 winner over Madagascar on November 17, 2023, succumbed to Comoros in an away fixture.

 

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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