Nii Odartey Lamptey has raised concerns over the treatment and welfare of football coaches in Ghana, insisting that poor remuneration is limiting their professional growth and affecting the overall development of the game.
Lamptey, who enjoyed a distinguished career with clubs including PSV Eindhoven and featured prominently for the Ghana national team, believes coaches need improved financial support to enable them to upgrade their knowledge, acquire new skills and contribute meaningfully to player development.
The former Ghana international reflected on the difference between football during his playing era and the modern game, explaining that coaches in the past often worked with naturally talented players and mainly focused on making small improvements.
“During our time, the players were very good, so the coaches only added a little. But today, how can coaches upgrade themselves without being paid?” Lamptey questioned in an interview with Asempa FM.
According to him, investing in coaches is crucial if Ghana wants to rebuild its football structures and compete consistently at the highest level.
Lamptey also disclosed that he is currently involved in a legal battle with Ghana Premier League side Eleven Wonders over unpaid wages.
The former Black Stars star revealed that the club owes him eight months’ salary, with the matter now before the court as efforts continue to resolve the issue.
“Eleven Wonders owes me eight months' salary, and we are in court over it,” he stated.
Lamptey believes improving the working conditions of coaches and ensuring they receive fair compensation will go a long way towards strengthening Ghana’s football ecosystem.
He added that well-supported coaches will be better positioned to develop young talents and help produce the next generation of Ghanaian football stars.
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