Ghanaian lawmaker Hon. Kennedy Agyapong has attributed the misfortunes of the country's football to the invasion of his fellow politicians in the sports.

According to outspoken Legislator, Ghana’s football had a bright future until politicians involved themselves in the game which is now suffering.

Speaking in an interview with Accra based Oman FM, the renowned business man noted with disdain how politicians have impacted negatively on a sports which is regarded by many as the passion of the nation.

“Let me tell you today, politicians destroyed soccer in Ghana,’’ Hon. Agyapong said.

‘‘Some politicians who started meddling in soccer led to its death in Ghana. This is because some of the coaches are forced to use certain players according to the wish of these politicians.

‘‘The coaches have no choice than to heed to the orders because they don’t want to lose their jobs,’’ he added.

The Assin Central member of Parliament further mentioned the media as part of those contributing to the failure of football in Ghana.

‘‘The media is also to be blamed for the failure of football in Ghana” Mr. Kennedy Agyapong noted.

He noted that the media instead of promoting local football rather give the audience to the foreign leagues while the local league is not given the needed attention.

“The media is also supposed to be blamed for the failure of soccer in Ghana. Instead of promoting the local teams when I come here all I hear is Chelsea, Liverpool, Barcelona.

‘‘The same devotion to these foreign games if you did that for the Ghanaian team, would have built their confidence and morale to improve their standards.

‘'But today Ghanaians support Liverpool, some support Chelsea, some support Barcelona, some support Manchester, Real Madrid.

‘‘Blacks are fools they don’t support their own unless it’s for a white person that’s why they are killing us. So if you want me to support Kotoko again then the media should start promoting the local teams and league.” He concluded.