I wanted to become a farmer after retirement – Richard Kingston

pulse-ghana admin 10:30 - 14 August 2017

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Richard Kingston says becoming a goalkeeper’s trainer was never a part of his plans.

Former Black Stars goalkeeper, Richard ‘Olele’ Kingston has revealed that his initial plans after retirement was to become a farmer, rather than the goalkeeper’s coach he currently is.

Kingston’s career lasted for nearly two decades, with him having notable stints with Wigan Athletics and Blackpool in the English Premier League.

The 39-year-old – who is now the goal keeper’s coach of the Black Stars – was also a key member of Ghana’s squad that made it to the 2006 and 2010 World Cups in Germany and South Africa respectively.

However, Kingston brought down the curtain on his career in 2015 after lining up for Great Olympics in the Ghana Premier League.

And he has now disclosed that becoming a farmer was his first choice after retirement, rather than taking up a role on the bench.

“This thing that I am doing [being a goalkeeper’s coach] was not part of my plans, but I want to prove some people wrong that I am not selfish,” Kingson told Starr Sports.

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Kingston played for the Black Stars between 1995 and 2012, making 90 appearances and surprisingly scoring one goal in the process.