FORMER Chipolopolo striker Clifford Mulenga has opened up on the harsh emotional and psychological realities many players face after hanging up their boots, admitting that fame fades fast and the beautiful girls disappear once football is taken. Mulenga, who was part of the historic 2012 Africa Cup of Nations winning team, is now a football consultant and CAF football commentator. However, behind the exciting media presence, Mulenga says the transition from professional football to ordinary life can be brutally challenging. Speaking about life after retirement, Mulenga described the mental toll that comes with losing the game that once defined everything. “Adapting to life after football is not easy regardless of how much money or investments you have after retirement. When...