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Ex-Ghana full-back Paintsil praying to become Black Stars coach

Retired Black Stars defender John Paintsil dreams of becoming coach of the Ghana national team upon completion of his coaching badges, and has revealed that he once harboured hopes of becoming a policeman.

The 39-year-old had a playing career that spanned 17 years, featuring for clubs in his native Ghana, England, Israel and South Africa.

He called time on his career in 2016 and briefly had a spell as assistant coach of South African Premier Soccer League side Kaizer Chiefs between 2016 and 2017.

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