Ghanaians mourn with Sammy Kuffour following death of his mum

Ghanaians have sent messages of commiserations to former Black Stars defender Sammy Osei Kuffour following the death of his mum. Madam Gloria Abena Ateah passed on yesterday after a short illness in Kumasi

Fans and lovers of the former defender have taken to social media to express their condolence and sadness over the demise of the woman who ensured that Sammy Kuffour's dream of becoming a renowned footballer became a reality.

Sources close to the family reveals that the ex-Bayern Munich and AS Roma defender loved his mum and will be gutted by the loss.

Ghanaians have a knack of joining hands to console celebrities and stars who lose close relatives and the supersport pundit have not been left out. Ghanaians on social media have sent messages of condolences to Sammy Kuffour and his family.

Sammy Kuffour loses mother Abena Atia. There is a Ghanaian legend she sold her belongings to buy Sammy his first shoes for the U-17 tourney

— kwaku ahenkorah (@KwakuAhenkorah3) February 18, 2017

Very sad news, former black stars player Sammy Kuffour has lost his beloved mum.

— kwamemekke(Kessben) (@kwamemekke) February 18, 2017

Very shocking to hear that Sammy Kuffour's mother died last night. She inspired him to be the best. Our condolences to you bro

— Joseph Adamafio (@josephadamafio) February 18, 2017

SAD NEWS: Former Ghana international Sammy Kuffour has lost the mother Madam Abena Tia

— Sheikh Tophic Sienu (@DeSheikh1) February 18, 2017

Sammy Kuffour don't worry I share your pain!

— Nana Kwaku Agyemang (@kwasinom) February 18, 2017