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Sports News of Tuesday, 24 November 2015

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

GFA to visit late CK Gyamfi's family today

Legendary Ghanaian coach, the late CK Gyamfi Legendary Ghanaian coach, the late CK Gyamfi

A delegation from the Ghana FA will visit of the family of deceased legendary Ghanaian coach CK Gyamfi today (Tuesday) ahead of his burial on December 11.

The Ghanaian FA including its president Kwesi Nyantakyi will visit his home on Tuesday to empathize with the bereaved family.

The celebrated Ghana coach passed away on September 12, aged 86.

The revered Ghanaian could be given a state burial following his immense contribution to football for several years.

Gyamfi is credited for coaching Ghana to win the Africa Cup of Nations on three occasions-a feat which was later equaled by Egypt's Hassan Shehata.

He was the first African player to play in Germany, when he joined Fortuna Dsseldorf in 1960.