The former Ghana Premier League topscorer has shed light on reasons why he sometimes feels discouraged for representing the Black Stars during his heydays
Former Ghana international striker Dan Owusu has revealed why he feels disappointed with the treatments meted out to former Black Stars players and admits he at times regret playing for the senior national team.
The former Bofoakwa Tano poster boy shot to fame in the 1970’s as his goalscoring prowess made him a household name.
He became the first ever Ghanaian player to win Ghana Premier League’s topscorer award on three successive occasions.
However, he insists he has been neglected just like a lot of his colleagues following their retirement and even when they get the opportunity to get closer to the national team, they are treated like strangers.
“The old players of our national team have been rejected by the Football Association. We were invited to join the Black Stars but haven’t been given the best of treatment,” Owusu said, as quoted by Rainbow Radio.
“William Klutse, the technical director of Inter Allies, was invited to travel with the national team but was treated like a common supporter. They did nothing to show that he is a legend.
“We are always invited but when we get there we aren’t allowed to get close to the players. I am very sad, and I have regretted playing for the Black Stars of Ghana.
“I got injured through serving the national team, and nothing has been done concerning this happening.
“We were given an amount of GH¢17,000.00 by the former president but it isn’t enough for the former players. Something special should be done for former players for their dedication and services to the country,” he added.
Ghana will play Zimbabwe in the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers first leg on Saturday at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium before they travel to Harare four days later for the return fixture.