Ex-Kotoko coach Hans-Dieter Schmidt retires

Ex-Kotoko coach Hans-Dieter Schmidt has announced his retirement from the game due to ill health.

The 68-year-old enjoyed spells at Ghanaian sides Kotoko, Eleven Wise and King Faisal during his long stay in the West African nation.

The German has quit the game due to ill-health.

"Head coach and football teacher Hans Dieter Schmidt finished his career with immediate effect," he posted on his facebook page

"The former coach of Ghanaian clubs like King Faisal Babes, Asante Kotoko, Gamba All Blacks and Eleven Wise made this decision due to health problems with his leg."

Schmidt guided Kotoko to finals of the maiden CAF Confederation Cup, where they lost on penalties to rivals Hearts of Oak in 2005.