# @kirpal_11 on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DZB1sxTMOyW
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/66115444-kirpal-11-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/c5faa23efd.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-06-01T04:00:22.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** K I ₹ P A L   ABOAGYE-DONKOR (@kirpal_11) — https://gondola.cc/kirpal_11

## Caption

💜🏆 I’m now in my second year working with @joinpathways X @newbalance on the Pathways Tournament. Here’s how my journey began.

Three years ago, I made the decision to stop playing football.

I wasn’t injured. Life just happened. 

Constant setbacks after playing in Denmark and Norway back in 2017, followed by a lot of missed opportunities, especially when I lost my full-ride offer to study and play in the USA, a year later, my dad, who supported me, had a stroke. I was never the same player again. 

I had a session with @mirabel_daisy_gyasi , a therapist & friend , about what to do next. I couldn’t find myself outside of football. 

To @samuel_boakye_ca , @radjoa , @kofintiamoah , @delaliphrank , Yaw Sarpong , Coach Eric & my family who were always there to support me and listen to my rants about football. 

Today, I work in football. I lead an amazing organisation @joinpathways in Africa, providing support, assistance & opportunities for youngsters who couldn’t become professional footballers. 

While we celebrate the success & achievements of our global superstars, let’s not forget those we shared that dream with. Everybody deserves a second chance at life. 

Huge thanks @jeremiefrimpong. 🙌🏾

Special thanks to @cedricoz_ & @j.lemmert 👊🏾

Our doors are always open. Join our football community. Visit https://joinpathways.com/ to learn more. 

#PATHWAYS #PathwaysTournament #Kirpal #Careersinfootball

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- **Views:** 385
- **Likes:** 101
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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| K I ₹ P A L   ABOAGYE-DONKOR | @kirpal_11 | https://gondola.cc/kirpal_11 | Creator |

## Tags

kirpal, careersinfootball, pathwaystournament, pathways

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