“I still have many playing years in me” – AmaZulu keeper Richard Ofori

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Ghana goalkeeper Richard Ofori has ruled out the idea of retiring from football any time soon. The 31-year-old shot stopper capped a fine campaign last season where he guided AmaZulu to a sixth place finish with 38 points in South Africa's Betway Premiership.

Speaking to Kick Off, Ofori said he has a lot of playing years left in him.

"I’m thinking about it (retirement) in a sense of planning ahead, you know. But not in terms of I’m thinking of retiring soon, no. I think for a goalkeeper, I still have many playing years in me," Ofori said.

"I’ve recently joined this beautiful family at AmaZulu, and it’s a big team with big ambitions. It’s an awesome environment and a great family. The team is good, the players, the management, everyone is loving. So, I am enjoying my football."

"I’m working hard to help the team achieve these ambitions and fulfil what we believe is the team’s potential. Overall, I’m very happy."

Ofori managed to keep in twenty-two games in all competitions, conceding twenty times and recording nine clean sheets during the of the 2024/25 season. He has been out of the Ghana national team after the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Ivory Coast, where the team exited in the first round.

He is expected to have stiffer competition next season as AmaZulu have reinforced their goalkeeping ranks with the signing of former Chippa United shot stopper Darren Johnson.