His remarks come after a number of Premier League teams were eliminated in the MTN FA Cup Round of 16.
Achiaw admitted to Graphic Sports that although the break was required, it disadvantaged elite clubs in comparison to lower-tier teams that continued to play in their respective competitions.
Achiaw clarified, "Most of the players weren't taking training seriously because they knew they wouldn't play any league matches because the league was on break."
As a result, they struggled against lower-division clubs that were still competing in their league and got rusty.
Achiaw hailed the league's return this weekend despite the difficulties, pointing out that it will enable clubs to play more competitive games instead of depending on warm-up matches against lesser opponents.
Even though we were fined three points this season, he said, "We are confident we can still fight for a good position in the league, even though we suffered the same fate due to rustiness."
Following the unfortunate stabbing death of Asante Kotoko fan Francis Frimpong, commonly known as Nana Pooley, at Nana Kronmansah Park during a Matchday 19 match, the Ghana Premier League was stopped.
In the meantime, the Ghana Premier League's Matchday 20 games are scheduled to happen this weekend at a number of locations.
Even though we were fined three points this season, he said, "We are confident we can still fight for a good position in the league, even though we suffered the same fate due to rustiness."
Following the unfortunate stabbing death of Asante Kotoko fan Francis Frimpong, commonly known as Nana Pooley, at Nana Kronmansah Park during a Matchday 19 match, the Ghana Premier League was stopped.
In the meantime, the Ghana Premier League's Matchday 20 games are scheduled to happen this weekend at a number of locations.