Eric Gawu during his playing days in the Ghana Premier League
Former King Faisal and Hearts of Oak striker, Eric Gawu has expressed concern over what he sees as a growing lack of passion and accountability among today’s generation of footballers.
According to the ex-Hearts of Oak forward, many modern players appear indifferent even after costly mistakes on the pitch.
Speaking in a recent interview with Kessben TV, Gawu contrasted the current crop of players with his generation, emphasising how deeply they felt the pressure to perform.
This social media generation of players doesn’t really care. During our time, if you missed a big chance in a game, you couldn’t sleep.
You would be so disturbed that you would carry the pain for days. But now, a player misses a sitter and will be walking unconcerned,” he said.
Looking back on his playing career, Gawu sees a stark contrast in the level of commitment and accountability.
Players from his era, he suggests, felt the weight of every missed opportunity. The pressure to perform came not just from coaches or fans, but from within the squad itself.
Disappointments lingered, and players carried the burden of poor performances long after the final whistle.
A lethal finisher in his prime, Gawu joined Hearts of Oak in 2006 and spent four years at the club, making nearly 100 league appearances and scoring 29 goals.
During his time with the Phobians, he won the league title on two occasions. After leaving Hearts of Oak, Gawu went on to play for Hapoel Ashkelon, Bnei Sakhnin, Medeama and Dreams FC.
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