Yahaya Mohammed left Aduana Stars to join Azam FC last season, after a fruitful campaign with the Ogya lads where he scored 15 goals to propel them to second place.
My salary can buy a player in Ghana – Yahaya Mohammed jabs GPL
The striker believes the remuneration package in Tanzania is far better than that in the Ghanaian league.
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However, he has been criticized by certain quarters, who believe he joined the Tanzanian club just for the money.
The 29-year-old however believes he made the right choice, highlighting the importance of money in modern day football.
He further aimed a subtle dig at the Ghanaian league, suggesting that his current salary could actually purchase a player in the GPL.
"I can use my one month salary here in Tanzania to recruit a premier league player in Ghana,'' Yahaya said in an interview with Silver FM.
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Yahaya Mohammed once played for Kotoko in the Ghanaian topflight, before having notable stints with Aduana Stars and now Azam FC.
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