Ex-Asante Kotoko striker Mark Adu Amofah joins US Army

A former Asante Kotoko striker, Mark Adu Amofah has successfully been enlisted into the United States army.

Adu Amofah played for the Ghana Premier League powerhouse in the mid-2000s.

The 34-year-old went on to play in Denmark and Israel before returning to the Ghana Premier League in the 2011/12 season.

He also had a brief period for Liberty Professionals and went abroad again to play for Thailand side Phatthalung.

Despite never playing for the Black Stars, the striker lined up for Ghana's U-20 and U-23 national teams.

Seven years after he hung his boots, the ex-footballer has been enlisted into the US Army where he will be working henceforth.

Adu Amofah last played for Sitra Club in the Bahraini league before officially retiring from football in 2014.