Hearts of Oak midfielder, Frederick Ansah Botchway revealed that his early struggles almost made him quit football.
He joined the club after his contract with Liberty Professionals expired and has not looked back since.
In an interview with Saddick Adams on Instagram, he narrated how bad his beginnings were.
"I had contemplated quitting football several times. There were periods that I almost gave up. Imagine walking from Ablekuma to Darkuman to train everyday. You don't even have 1 cedi in your pocket to board a car."
"The club I was playing, there was no salary, no winning bonus for three years. I just wanted to play and make a mark. At a point, I packed my things to stay in a mission house because it was closer to my club training base. The mission house became my home. When the church folks cook, I get some to eat."
"That's how I survived. When Liberty signed me, my salary was 200 cedis and I was very excited for the first time."