In a recent interview with the YouTube channel 'Abrokire y3d3', Richmond recalled how he had to bribe his way onto the football team for a tournament in Germany, alongside other players, to leave Ghana. "I used to play football in Sunyani with the likes of Afriyie Acquah and other guys.
One day, we had an opportunity to play a tournament in Germany, and I made the team.
To make the trip, I had to make money offerings to some people, but that is Ghana for you," he explained.
Once in Germany, Richmond had already decided to abscond, a decision shared by others in the group, including the coach and some supporters who had travelled with the team.