Former goalkeeper, Fatau Dauda has revealed that AshantiGold SC’s strategy of continuously increasing his salary deterred other clubs from securing his services.
Dauda spent eight years with the Miners from 2006 to 2013 before returning for a second stint from 2014 to 2016.
Following his impressive performances during his initial time with the club, Dauda became a target for several clubs both domestically and across the continent.
However, any potential moves away from AshGold never materialized.
According to Dauda, the club’s constant salary increments were a tactic to ensure he remained at the Len Clay Stadium.
“Anytime a new club wanted me, AshGold always said they wouldn’t let me go,” Dauda, who now serves as the Black Stars’ goalkeeper trainer, told Joy Sports. “They increased my salary, and I always ended up staying.”
The former Legon Cities goalkeeper also shared that he made significant investments with the money he earned during his time with the Miners.
“The first house I built was from AshGold, a four-bedroom apartment. At that time, if you were disciplined, you could achieve things with the money from the Ghana Premier League,” he added.
After ending his first stint with AshGold, Dauda joined Orlando Pirates before moving to Chippa United.
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