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Asante Kotoko midfielder Jordan Opoku says he is actively thinking about life after football.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The midfielder who is in the twilight of his career says he wants to still be relevant in the game hence\u00a0 the usual route into football for ex-players coaching.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jordan who leads on the field from midfield says he also wants to be fisher’s of men and propagate the gospel of Christ.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In an interview with Kotoko Express App, the player, known for his strong religious values, reveals he has aspirations to lead the Porcupines to the Champions League trophy someday.<\/p>\n

“I will go into coaching when I retire\u201d Opoku told Kotoko Express App<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to coach Kotoko one day and win the Champions League with the team.<\/p>\n

“I have even asked to be reminded when next the coaching course comes up.<\/p>\n

“I also want to be a pastor, and I will do that alongside coaching\u201d.<\/p>\n

Jordan Opoku is a long serving member of the Kotoko squad and has also featured for Berekum Chelsea in the past.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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