PICTURES: Former Asante Kotoko striker Mark Adu Amofah joins US Army

Former Asante Kotoko striker, Mark Adu Amofah has joined the United States Army after two decades of football.

The ex-footballer last played for Bahrani club FC Sitra, before moving to the United States, where he eventually decided to join the army.

In a photo spotted on his Facebook page, the Ghanaian-American made the grade for the US Army and will serve the United States.

Mark Adu Amofah enjoyed a stellar career, especially during his playing days with Asante Kotoko, where he scored 21 goals from 29 matches.

He started his football journey at juvenile club, Young Brazilians and Fauzan FC in the late 90’s before getting his breakthrough at Liberty Professionals.

He later joined Team-based Real Sportive, where he caught the eyes of Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko. He spent a season with the Reds before South African club Bloemfontein Celtics signed him.

He left Africa for Europe to play for Danish side Sonderskye and Beitar Ramla of Israel. In 2011, he returned to Ghana and there were reports he wanted to return to Kotoko but ended up signing for Liberty.

He again left Ghana for Thailand to join Phattalung FC. Adu Amofah ended his career in 2014 with Sitra FC.