Veteran Ghanaian coach Joseph Emmanuel Sarpong has revealed the reasons behind his abrupt departure from Eleven Wonders, less than a month after being appointed head coach.

Sarpong, who previously managed Great Olympics and Ebusua Dwarfs, was brought in to replace Nii Odartey Lamptey following the team’s poor start to the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season. However, after three matches without a win, he stepped down, sparking speculation about internal issues at the club.

Sarpong’s Revelations

Speaking on Asempa FM, the experienced tactician explained that systemic problems within the club made his role untenable:

“I was contacted to help fix the situation, but upon arrival, I realised that so many things were wrong within the club. Personally, I did not want a situation where it would be said that I was the one in charge when the team got relegated from the Premier League, so I had to make a decision to leave.”

He cited severe welfare and logistical challenges affecting the players:


  • Players are poorly paid and not properly fed, sometimes going three days without eating.

  • The club’s transportation plan is inadequate, with players often forced to use public transport (trotro).

Sarpong suggested that some of these issues may have been concealed before his arrival:

“Nii Odartey Lamptey was in charge and perhaps could not let these things out, but for me, I will say it. The challenges of the club are down to administrative lapses, and so you cannot entirely blame the players for the current situation.”

Current Situation


  • Eleven Wonders sit bottom of the league table with just three points from 11 matches.

  • They face Dreams FC in their Matchday 12 fixture.

  • A replacement for Sarpong has yet to be announced, leaving the club in further uncertainty.