All Stars Stunned by Media Snub

Officials of Ghanaian Premier League side Wa All Stars are surprised by the media "black-out"received despite their meteoric rise in the league, lying nine points behind leaders Hearts of Oak in second place.

The Wa-based side are playing in their second season in the top flight and have laid down their credentials of maintaining their premiership status.

All Stars, owned by Ghana Football Association President Kwesi Nyantakyi, have received negative publicity for their surge but always in the news for the wrong reasons.

"I'm surprised at the way we have been neglected by the media. Some are even saying we are helped by referees because we choose the best for our away and home matches," Chief Executive Oduro Nyarko told Ghanasoccernet.com

"We have won four games in a row and still we're not in the spotlight. This is shocking and the media are bias.

"Clubs like King Faisal, Tema Youth, Heart of Lions and lately Chelsea have been covered well but we are yet to enjoy the same positive media coverage," he added.

Wa All Stars have amassed 10 points from a possible 12 in the second half of the league which include a win and an away draw.

"I think our away record is reflective of our strength in the league and we believe complaints by clubs are blown out of proportion," he continued.

"Maybe you can say sour grapes but Ghana is not the only country that the FA President owns.

"Even in Cameroon, Coton Sport is owned by the FA President so what is the big deal. The media will have to be fair to us.

"Anyway, the low publicity has been helpful because the players are not under-pressure but i feel the spotlight will help boost the morale of the young players we have."

All Stars face a difficult task at Berekum Arsenals on Sunday.


My Ultimate Comment:

Obviously, Mr. Oduro Nyarko hasn’t been in this country for long to notice that all news make waves when they evolve around Accra Hearts of Oak and Kumasi Asante Kotoko.

Mr. Nyarko has made a great point in this regard and I think its fair enough for journalists like us to give them their fair share of the media spotlight.

I hope my other colleagues would heed to this call because its a Glo Premier League and not one meant for Heart and Kotoko.