Sammy Kuffour

How Lothar Matthaus’ Gamble Lured Bayern Munich To Sign Sammy Kuffour
25 May

How Lothar Matthaus’ Gamble Lured Bayern Munich To Sign Sammy Kuffour

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Former Ghanaian footballer, Sammy Kuffour recently shared an intriguing tale involving German football legend Lothar Matthaus, who offered to pay his signing fee when Bayern Munich was reluctant. Kuffour's football journey began when he left Ghana at the age of 15 after being discovered by King Faisal, eventually joining Italian side Torino. After a short stint with Torino at the youth level, Bayern Munich expressed interest in signing the promising Ghanaian defender. However, the German's were not willing to meet Torino's asking price of $500,000 in 1993. It was during this time that Lothar Matthaus, who had witnessed Kuffour's impressive…
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Sammy Kuffour Resigns From Black Stars Role – Reports
29 Mar

Sammy Kuffour Resigns From Black Stars Role – Reports

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Legendary Ghanaian footballer, Sammy Osei Kuffour has reportedly stepped down from his role as a member of the management committee of the Black Stars. Kumasi-based Sompa FM reports that Sammy Kuffour tendered his resignation letter before the team’s latest assignments against Angola. Collin Atta Poku suggests that the reason Kuffour was not spotted with the team during their games against Angola is that he is no longer a member of the management committee. Sammy Kuffour was appointed as a member of the management committee of the Black Stars in February 2022. The former defender was ever-present with the team during the 2022 World…
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