American side Stars FC have hired Harrison Afful as team vice president, making him the first veteran MLS defender to hold that position in the newly formed youth soccer club.
The 37-year-old will run the team's business operations with the technical handlers - maintaining control over key sporting decisions.
Afful, a running back for seven years with Columbus Crew, Charlotte FC and before traveling to the United States to join Crew as a discovery signing he spent six year at Tunisian side Espérance de Tunis.
The former Asante Kotoko defender who is preparing for life after football as decision to hang his boots becomes imminent will help prepare every player to be at their best both on and off the field at Stars FC as they gear up to enroll untapped soccer talents from Concordia, North Carolina.
"Harrison will be joining us as Club Vice President and also as a part of our coaching staff. Harrison brings many years of professional experience to the club. He has played in the MLS for 8 years with both Charlotte FC and Columbus Crew," the club punched on Instagram.
"He won the MLS Cup with the Columbus Crew in 2020, was named Columbus Crew Defender of the year in 2015, Was part of the Ghana National Team that placed 3rd in the African Cup of Nations in 2008, 2010, and 2015, captained Ghana in a friendly vs Congo, and created an assist that led to a draw in the 2014 World Cup vs Germany.
"We are very excited to have Harrison as a part of the Stars family and look forward to seeing him spread his knowledge of the game in our area."
By: Pascal Amoah
