Kumasi Asante Kotoko SC midfielder Richmond Lamptey says he considered retirement at a point in time in his career.
The former Inter Allies FC player was banned by the Ghana Football Association, but the case was sent to the Court of Arbitration for Sports by the management of the club, with Lamptey eventually cleared of any wrongdoing.
The Ghana Football Association have been ordered by CAS to pay the player an amount in excess of $3000.
“It was very painful. Since the issue came up, I haven’t really spoken about it. It was a really difficult time for me. The way my parents were lamenting, it was painful to see,” he told Asante Kotoko media.
“It really affected my game, going out became a problem for me and even when you go on social media and see some comments, you get discouraged.
“There was a point I was contemplating retirement.
“I want to thank management for taking the issue to CAS and I feel vindicated now.”
