Osei Kofi can't be regarded as one of Ghana's greatest players - Mfum

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FREEMAN 7 years ago

James Agyei - Interesting. We must know more about him. We know of Baba Yara, C.K.Gyamfi, Wilberforce Mfum, Osei Kofi, Addo Odametey, Doddo Ankrah etc but JAMES AGYEI?

James Agyei - Interesting. We must know more about him. We know of Baba Yara, C.K.Gyamfi, Wilberforce Mfum, Osei Kofi, Addo Odametey, Doddo Ankrah etc but JAMES AGYEI?
GIDIGBA 7 years ago

1. Mfum knows what he is talking about. 2. James Agyei? Who dat? 3. Can someone please enlighten us?

1. Mfum knows what he is talking about. 2. James Agyei? Who dat? 3. Can someone please enlighten us?
Kand Tote 7 years ago

Go to GFA, everything must be there(No one like Osei Kofi and Robert Mensah)They brought Pele to Ghana, they attracted many Big teams to Ghana including stoke city and Santos of Brazil_ no one like them.

Go to GFA, everything must be there(No one like Osei Kofi and Robert Mensah)They brought Pele to Ghana, they attracted many Big teams to Ghana including stoke city and Santos of Brazil_ no one like them.
Kwaku 7 years ago

My dad used to tell me that James Agyei and Asebi Boakye, as well as Yara, were the best players he had ever seen. He was very high on these three, but never slammed Osei Kofi. Mfum has a point, but Osei Kofi was there with ...
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My dad used to tell me that James Agyei and Asebi Boakye, as well as Yara, were the best players he had ever seen. He was very high on these three, but never slammed Osei Kofi. Mfum has a point, but Osei Kofi was there with all of them. I remember Jones mentioning Osei Kofi as the best he ever played with. It is a matter of opinion.
Kwasi Asante RI USA 7 years ago

I am 67 years old and I saw these players on the field of play. To my assessment, I think Wilberforce Mfum has something against Osei Kofi. Bara Yara, Aggrey Fynn, including Mfum were great football players. I did not hear an ...
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I am 67 years old and I saw these players on the field of play. To my assessment, I think Wilberforce Mfum has something against Osei Kofi. Bara Yara, Aggrey Fynn, including Mfum were great football players. I did not hear any British football team offered to sign a deal with any of these players. Osei Kofi was offered 25,000 British pounds to play football in Britain. Who can match that? Because of free fufuo at atwemonomu, Osei Kofi turned down the British offer. As far as I am concerned, I am even surprised not to hear the name of Mohammed Polo among the greatest players. Mind you I am a staunt Kotoko supporter.
Ken Ntiamoa 7 years ago

James Agyei from Kantinkyiren, near Trede on the Kumasi-Bekwai road was a great player in his time. He played for Kotoko alongside Mfum and others but before Osei Kofi became famous. He was a key part of Kotoko team when Stan ...
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James Agyei from Kantinkyiren, near Trede on the Kumasi-Bekwai road was a great player in his time. He played for Kotoko alongside Mfum and others but before Osei Kofi became famous. He was a key part of Kotoko team when Stanley Mathhews came to Ghana for his soccer exhibition in Ghana.

Ken
Collins 7 years ago

Rev Osei Kofi is a self-seeker. Has he not been asking for a huge cash settlement for their careers in the 60s. The great ones seldom speak.

Rev Osei Kofi is a self-seeker. Has he not been asking for a huge cash settlement for their careers in the 60s. The great ones seldom speak.
T and T 7 years ago

Go to GFA and collect facts about Mfum and Osei Kofi and U can judge right who is telling the truth. Most of the goals Mfum scored were cooked by Osei Kofi.
Kotoko had money and that was why they were able to bring him from ...
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Go to GFA and collect facts about Mfum and Osei Kofi and U can judge right who is telling the truth. Most of the goals Mfum scored were cooked by Osei Kofi.
Kotoko had money and that was why they were able to bring him from Hearts of Oak, he is not the first player Kotoko has signed from other clubs, they also signed Robert Mensah from Dwarfs.
I saw every thing myself and the fans will attest to the fact that Osei Kofi and Robert Mensah are the best players Ghana has ever produced.
Mfum does not come in the picture, he only had powerful shots(net breaker), no dribbling ability.
Mohammed Polo and Abedi Pele had everything, they were very great.
I will rate Polo better than Tony Yeboa because Polo had colour, he would make a good
defender look stupid but Toney Yeboah had only power and little dribbling ability, Polo was the dribbling magician.
Omslopogaas 7 years ago

There were Dogo Moro, Salisu, Addo Odamtey, Edward Acquah, Sunday Ibrahim, Kuuku Dadzie, Aggrey Fynn, Agyeman Gyau, Oblitey, Addoquaye Laryea, Robert Mensah, Ofei Dodoo, Dodoo Ankrah, Naawu, Modibo Toe, Razak etc

There were Dogo Moro, Salisu, Addo Odamtey, Edward Acquah, Sunday Ibrahim, Kuuku Dadzie, Aggrey Fynn, Agyeman Gyau, Oblitey, Addoquaye Laryea, Robert Mensah, Ofei Dodoo, Dodoo Ankrah, Naawu, Modibo Toe, Razak etc
PAULO 7 years ago

Mfum will do Ghana's football no good by generating this unnecessary debate. The days of the old Black Stars are gone. They made Ghana proud in those days. Mfum, Osei Kofi, Edward Acquah, Aggrey-Fynn, Adarkwa etc. all played ...
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Mfum will do Ghana's football no good by generating this unnecessary debate. The days of the old Black Stars are gone. They made Ghana proud in those days. Mfum, Osei Kofi, Edward Acquah, Aggrey-Fynn, Adarkwa etc. all played their individual, as well as collective roles in putting Ghana on the soccer world map. The focus should now be on the Black Stars of today. Mfum and the rest of the old Stars should think of how to use their immense experience to help the stars of today rather than this uncalled-for comparisons which, to a large extent, is 'much ado about nothing'.
J. Kwasi Boafo 7 years ago

I can bet you that Mfum made his comments on humor not to demean or discredit the Rev Osei Kofi, so don't let us take this too seriously. On your other point, I believe some of these old stars are willing to help, but the GFA ...
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I can bet you that Mfum made his comments on humor not to demean or discredit the Rev Osei Kofi, so don't let us take this too seriously. On your other point, I believe some of these old stars are willing to help, but the GFA may not be taking them on. Let's rather challenge the GFA leadership to reach out to these old and not too old players.
Uncle Ken 7 years ago

I am over 73 years old and watched the old Gold Coast XI as well as played Trial Matches for University of Ghana,Legon against the Ghana Black Starsin 1964 and later for the University of Science & Technology (UST)against Asa ...
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I am over 73 years old and watched the old Gold Coast XI as well as played Trial Matches for University of Ghana,Legon against the Ghana Black Starsin 1964 and later for the University of Science & Technology (UST)against Asante Kotoko in 1967. I do agree with Mfum that Osei Kofi does not merit a place in the list of Ghana's greatest footballers. James Adjei was the original 'Dribbling Magician'. Even in like-for-like,
V.C.10 Odoi is far greater than Osei Kofi.
DD 7 years ago

But what is Mr Mfum saying. Is it because he picked Osei Kofi from Heart to kotoko that he think he cannot be one of the greatest players. come clear Mr Mfum for this the only point you have hit on.

But what is Mr Mfum saying. Is it because he picked Osei Kofi from Heart to kotoko that he think he cannot be one of the greatest players. come clear Mr Mfum for this the only point you have hit on.
Sam 7 years ago

Yes OseiKofi may be sounding his fame but trust me he soared anovel all the names listed. Many of your listed names played with or within his tenure and they will admit to OseiKofi edge. Mfum logic about a kid from hearts is ...
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Yes OseiKofi may be sounding his fame but trust me he soared anovel all the names listed. Many of your listed names played with or within his tenure and they will admit to OseiKofi edge. Mfum logic about a kid from hearts is not here nor there. So he was a kid who matured later into greatness is a fact. Who among them played for Ghana over 3 decades and all the time came on top
OseiKofi is the greatest..loudmouth or jit
SOCCERMAN 7 years ago

Muumuu shouldn't be ungrateful. It was Osei Kofi who cooked goals for Mfum. Osei Kofi is the greatest of all time.

Muumuu shouldn't be ungrateful. It was Osei Kofi who cooked goals for Mfum. Osei Kofi is the greatest of all time.
JK 7 years ago

Mfum is very right, just check his humility as he wouldn't want to claim any glory like the arrogant Osei Kofi does, everyday anywhere claiming to be the doyen of Ghana soccer. Ghana should forget about him as we set the reco ...
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Mfum is very right, just check his humility as he wouldn't want to claim any glory like the arrogant Osei Kofi does, everyday anywhere claiming to be the doyen of Ghana soccer. Ghana should forget about him as we set the record straight.
Pelicles 7 years ago

My idol, Wilberforce Mfum is absolutely right. He was there and knows exactly what he is talking about. At times, empty barrel makes the most noise.

My idol, Wilberforce Mfum is absolutely right. He was there and knows exactly what he is talking about. At times, empty barrel makes the most noise.
tetteh komla mamudu 7 years ago

thank you Mfum for silencing this ugly asanti dwarf. mfum. baba yara, dogo moro, Mohammed polo, Robert Mensah and the rest, and not this asante ugly

thank you Mfum for silencing this ugly asanti dwarf. mfum. baba yara, dogo moro, Mohammed polo, Robert Mensah and the rest, and not this asante ugly
Sam 7 years ago

Are you human

Are you human
Essum 7 years ago

You are very uncouth. What has Ashanti got to do with this. Mfum is from Hwidiem in the Ahafo area of brong Ahafo who are in reality Ashantis. Mfum is not a fanti. how does tribe come in here? There has never been a footballe ...
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You are very uncouth. What has Ashanti got to do with this. Mfum is from Hwidiem in the Ahafo area of brong Ahafo who are in reality Ashantis. Mfum is not a fanti. how does tribe come in here? There has never been a footballer in Ghana who matches Osei Kofi. he was great and sensible.
Aj 7 years ago

Tetteh,why this stupid comments your jealousy towards the Ashantis would help you.if you're Ga/adangbe then you better apologise to the Ashantis for you're stupidity be'cos they save your forefathers in 1811 from the Fantis w ...
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Tetteh,why this stupid comments your jealousy towards the Ashantis would help you.if you're Ga/adangbe then you better apologise to the Ashantis for you're stupidity be'cos they save your forefathers in 1811 from the Fantis war against the Ga's......so the more you insult them the more God keep blessing them for saving your forefathers. Google it...1811
Fofaana, Wa 7 years ago

Most stupid comment on this topic. What's Ashanti, Dwarf and Ugly got to do with football???? Idiot!

Most stupid comment on this topic. What's Ashanti, Dwarf and Ugly got to do with football???? Idiot!
adomakoh froboo 7 years ago

We were also there. Osei is the greatest. I have met Adarkwaa and Bobie Ansa on many occasions, and they said Osei has no equal in Africa football. Kwasi Owusu has also said the same. Mfum is senile.

We were also there. Osei is the greatest. I have met Adarkwaa and Bobie Ansa on many occasions, and they said Osei has no equal in Africa football. Kwasi Owusu has also said the same. Mfum is senile.
Sam 7 years ago

Mfum deserted Ghana for foreign glory
No one matches Osei Kofi. No one could ever take a ball from him is a fact

Mfum deserted Ghana for foreign glory
No one matches Osei Kofi. No one could ever take a ball from him is a fact
Baba 7 years ago

I haven't seen Polo's name. He was great too.

I haven't seen Polo's name. He was great too.
MAD GADGET 7 years ago

I was there to see these greats play, but one of my Dad's friends who played for Susubiribi in those days tells me there has never been a player like Osei Kofi. He told me it was difficult not believe Osei Kofi played with so ...
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I was there to see these greats play, but one of my Dad's friends who played for Susubiribi in those days tells me there has never been a player like Osei Kofi. He told me it was difficult not believe Osei Kofi played with some voodoo. He said when you played against him, it was as though he calls the ball to himself. You could hardly dispossess him without fouling him.Then I met a man in Guinea who used play on the right wing of the Guinea national team; when he knew I was from Ghana his first question was do know Osei Kofi? When I said I did not know him personally but heared he was a good footballer, he said it was not enough to describe him as good. He was silent for a moment and shook his head before starting to speak again saying, Osei Kofi was a wizzard, a magician, a talent, a genius on the field and probably had some vooodoo to back him. He said when he had the ball, it was as though it was glued to his leg. He said he had incredible speed and it was almost impossible to dispossess him though he is dimunitive in size. he said till date he has not seen a player like Osei Kofi and that what Abedi did was child's play compared to what Osei Kofi could do with a ball. Well I am not on anybody's side but this is what I have heared about Osei Kofi.
Tiko 7 years ago

If U did not see Osei play, U have missed the show bcos there is no one like him on planet earth. They all look down on the ball, Osei looks at opponents faces because he lnows where the ball is.
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If U did not see Osei play, U have missed the show bcos there is no one like him on planet earth. They all look down on the ball, Osei looks at opponents faces because he lnows where the ball is.
Osei was magical, a wizard and I am glad he is talking now because our people never speak the truth. I'm even srprised Abedi pele has never told the youth about an old man who was more inteligent with the ball than him.
B B USA 7 years ago

I MFUM is right Osei Kofi is a crybaby' What about Sunday'& Malike.

I MFUM is right Osei Kofi is a crybaby' What about Sunday'& Malike.
Tutugya 7 years ago

Osei Kofi in his day was offered £30,000 by Stoke City to play for them when Kotoko toured the U.K. He is the only African player on record to have scored against the great Gordon Banks of UK with a cheeky back heel.He turn ...
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Osei Kofi in his day was offered £30,000 by Stoke City to play for them when Kotoko toured the U.K. He is the only African player on record to have scored against the great Gordon Banks of UK with a cheeky back heel.He turned down the offer to play for Stoke City because he said "He loved his country and he loved Kotoko" In Tanzania Osei Kofi is a household name because of his exploits when Koyoko played Simba Club of Tanzania in those days. He is the only player to have been described by a commentator as having passed the ball to himself because of the ease with which he went through defenders with the ball glued to his feet, Ghana has definitely produced some really great footballers and Osei Kofi belongs there with them.
Joseph ganyobi 7 years ago

REALLY....OSEI KOFI WAS FAR FAR BETTER THAN MFUM....OSEI AS SCORR MANY INPORTANT GOALS FOR GHANA THAN MFUM.....OSEI KOFI IS REALLY THE GREATEST..

REALLY....OSEI KOFI WAS FAR FAR BETTER THAN MFUM....OSEI AS SCORR MANY INPORTANT GOALS FOR GHANA THAN MFUM.....OSEI KOFI IS REALLY THE GREATEST..
Enyo 7 years ago

Massa Mfum, records are there! Everybody can't be wrong on Osei Kofi!!! Arrogant or not, he is one of the very best ever!!! Sometimes people equate demand for one's right as arrogance. Where did your yes sir massa end you? Yo ...
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Massa Mfum, records are there! Everybody can't be wrong on Osei Kofi!!! Arrogant or not, he is one of the very best ever!!! Sometimes people equate demand for one's right as arrogance. Where did your yes sir massa end you? Your plight is what is pushing the current B.S. players to demand for proper compensation. Stop the skin pain....
Kofi UK 7 years ago

Come on Mfum the man Osei Kofi was very good. He is one of the best not the best ever. You must know that the best ever will always be debateable. Some people say Messi is the greatest ever than Pele but they fail to realise ...
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Come on Mfum the man Osei Kofi was very good. He is one of the best not the best ever. You must know that the best ever will always be debateable. Some people say Messi is the greatest ever than Pele but they fail to realise that the type of balls they used in those days were far heavier than today. If Pele could play such heavy ball with over 1000 goals what would he had done with modern light and fast balls?
Bishop 7 years ago

Interesting point.

Interesting point.
adomakoh froboo 7 years ago

I still remember the goal he scored at Kumasi stadium against Robert Mensah in 1969. Only a point separated Kotoko and Susubiribi. Dwarfs had already beaten Kotoko 5**0 at Oguaa. Sunday was there, Malik Abukari and Ossumano w ...
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I still remember the goal he scored at Kumasi stadium against Robert Mensah in 1969. Only a point separated Kotoko and Susubiribi. Dwarfs had already beaten Kotoko 5**0 at Oguaa. Sunday was there, Malik Abukari and Ossumano were all there. I was 11 years but I still remember that goal. Robert was rooted at the same spot and continued to shake his head for more than a minute. He joined Kotoko same year. Man Friday, ur the greatest
I k 7 years ago

Osei Kofi is a graetes all time in Ghana

Osei Kofi is a graetes all time in Ghana
Mensa 7 years ago

Our old players were true champions because they played for little money and won all our trophies with Ghanaian coaches. We don't need any foreign coach. Our own Africans coaches have proven that they are best

Our old players were true champions because they played for little money and won all our trophies with Ghanaian coaches. We don't need any foreign coach. Our own Africans coaches have proven that they are best
maree stopes 7 years ago

he has medals to back his claim. why all this while? i have never seen any one like Papa Shamo - your take on him?

he has medals to back his claim. why all this while? i have never seen any one like Papa Shamo - your take on him?
Preps Fiadzigbe 7 years ago

YES, REV. OSEI KOFI WAS THE GREATEST, PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!

YES, REV. OSEI KOFI WAS THE GREATEST, PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!
Essum 7 years ago

There is no doubt that Osei Kofi was the greatest footballer of his time. C K Gyamfi, Baba Yarah and James Adjei were good but none of them comes near Osei Kofi. Osei watch a match changer and a match winner. James Adjei and ...
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There is no doubt that Osei Kofi was the greatest footballer of his time. C K Gyamfi, Baba Yarah and James Adjei were good but none of them comes near Osei Kofi. Osei watch a match changer and a match winner. James Adjei and Yarah were dribllers alright, but Osei was from a different planet. The wizard dribbler was the reason Ghana won two AFCON tournaments in a roll. Every footballer who played against him feared him. He went to England with Kotoko and earned the accolade "George Best" The British were astounded about his enormous skills. He was the first Ghanaian to be offered to play professional football in England by Stoke City who were then one of the strongest teams in England. Osei made Mfum and Edward Acquah what they were. He assisted greatly in creating chances for them to score. Ghana has produced great players including Mfum himself, but Osei Kofi stands tall above them all. There is nobody now or before who helped the Black Stars more than Osei Kofi.
Kand Tote 7 years ago

I'm glad few witnesses are still living to tell the truth

I'm glad few witnesses are still living to tell the truth
Ashtown boy 7 years ago

Little is being said about Sunday Ibrahim, who was always holding the center for these other great players to evolve. And what about Kwame Nti (everywhere Kwame Nti), Dan Opong, Oliver Acquah and the other defenders? Robert M ...
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Little is being said about Sunday Ibrahim, who was always holding the center for these other great players to evolve. And what about Kwame Nti (everywhere Kwame Nti), Dan Opong, Oliver Acquah and the other defenders? Robert Mensah was at his peak when he was murdered. I miss all of them. Those were the days that Ghana stood tall in football (soccer). Unfortunately racism deprived them of serious international fame. As far as I'm concern all these players, a lot, including those from other teams like B.A. United, Wise, Hassacas, and Dwarfs made Ghana proud when they featured in the Black Star. As a matter of fact their individual talents make this debate uncalled for, and a distraction. Let us love them all.
T and T 7 years ago

Mr Mfum is very ungreatful, I saw everything myself and the fans are witnesses. Why did they call him "the wizard dribbler"? Is it not a fact that he was singled out by stoke city as the best player in that squad after 2 matc ...
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Mr Mfum is very ungreatful, I saw everything myself and the fans are witnesses. Why did they call him "the wizard dribbler"? Is it not a fact that he was singled out by stoke city as the best player in that squad after 2 matches? Is it not on record that Osei was able to turn certain defeat into victory for both the Black Stars and Kotoko.
I have traveled around the globe, the names that come up in conversations with other Africans are Osei Kofi and Robert Mensah.
Mr Mfum, "wotan Okwaduo a yi ne mmirika" after all most of the goals U scored were cooked by Osei Kofi the wizard dribbler. I remember U for your powerful shots (the net breaker) as for dribbling U had nothing to do with that.
Joe Lartey 7 years ago

This is unecesary,both players played well,Mfum went down after the Real Republicans collapsed,Osei Kofi moved on with Kotoko,in this situation,l give my point to Osei Kofi

This is unecesary,both players played well,Mfum went down after the Real Republicans collapsed,Osei Kofi moved on with Kotoko,in this situation,l give my point to Osei Kofi
Innocent Ghanaian 7 years ago

"ONE GHANA"!! A TIME TO THINK.

"ONE GHANA"!! A TIME TO THINK.
kofi nti 7 years ago

All time Ghana 11, Osei Kofi will still be the heart and soul of the Ghana Squad. Asamoah Gyan in, Mfum out. Abedi Pele in, Ayew on the bench, Polo in, Kojo Asamoah on the bench, Robert Mensah in, Olele on the bench. etc.

All time Ghana 11, Osei Kofi will still be the heart and soul of the Ghana Squad. Asamoah Gyan in, Mfum out. Abedi Pele in, Ayew on the bench, Polo in, Kojo Asamoah on the bench, Robert Mensah in, Olele on the bench. etc.
STEVE 7 years ago

I do agree with Mfum. Osei Kofi is not the greatest. When it comes to Ghana's greats, is really difficult to pin point, 'cause at the time, Ghana had players like Baba Yara, C K Gyamfi, James Agyei, Agrrey Fyn, Edward Acquah, ...
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I do agree with Mfum. Osei Kofi is not the greatest. When it comes to Ghana's greats, is really difficult to pin point, 'cause at the time, Ghana had players like Baba Yara, C K Gyamfi, James Agyei, Agrrey Fyn, Edward Acquah, Mfum, Ofei Dodoo, Salisu, Sunday Ibrahim. Osei Kofi emerged years later after the fore mentioned players. In goal were 3 pillars namely, Kwao Baffoe, Doodoo Ankrah and Addoquaye Laryea. I was then playing in a juvenile team (Adabraka Manchester United) and met all these players
WHERE ARE THEY NOW 7 years ago

THOSE WERE THE DAYS

INCLUDE ABDUL RAZAK AND YAW SAM(HASSACAS)
AND THE NYARK BROTHERS

WHAT HAPPENED TO FOOTBALL

THOSE WERE THE DAYS

INCLUDE ABDUL RAZAK AND YAW SAM(HASSACAS)
AND THE NYARK BROTHERS

WHAT HAPPENED TO FOOTBALL
Shaft Brooklyn 7 years ago

Mfum doesn't know what he is talking about , He was a powerful center toward , most of his goals were greated by the wizard O.K . Mfum use to get very upset when denfender mess with Ossei Kofi .I have no idea why he saying al ...
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Mfum doesn't know what he is talking about , He was a powerful center toward , most of his goals were greated by the wizard O.K . Mfum use to get very upset when denfender mess with Ossei Kofi .I have no idea why he saying all this nonsense. I never saw Baba Yara live I head his name a lot on the radio when Ghana was playing Nigeria .i don't know how skillful he was . I think skill wise nobody can be compare with the wizard. Maybe Polo I only saw him play once in 1990 when he was past his prime. Abedi Pele was also up there with the best , they all played in different times .
SHAMO 7 years ago

WHAT ABOUT THE BEST GA PLAYERS, WHEN YOU CALLING NAMES, CALL ALL THE PLAYERS BUT DON'T PICK AND CHOOSE

WHAT ABOUT THE BEST GA PLAYERS, WHEN YOU CALLING NAMES, CALL ALL THE PLAYERS BUT DON'T PICK AND CHOOSE
AB 7 years ago

Yes, the players like Jones Atoquefio, Polo and others. Please add the rest, many of them eluded me. Sorry.

Yes, the players like Jones Atoquefio, Polo and others. Please add the rest, many of them eluded me. Sorry.
Peter 7 years ago

My father put forward James Adjei

My father put forward James Adjei
OBINIM A OBIKYER3. 7 years ago

MFUM DESERTED OSEI KOFI AND GHANA FOOTBALL AND I THINK THAT BROUGHT A VERY BAD BLOOD BETWEEN THEM.I LOVE POLO.WILLIE EVANS,AMUSA,KWAME ADARKWA,ABUKARI,YAW SAM,TETTEH CHANDU,DAN FORSTER,AGGREY FYNN,KOFI BADU,SUNDAY,DAN OWUSU , ...
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MFUM DESERTED OSEI KOFI AND GHANA FOOTBALL AND I THINK THAT BROUGHT A VERY BAD BLOOD BETWEEN THEM.I LOVE POLO.WILLIE EVANS,AMUSA,KWAME ADARKWA,ABUKARI,YAW SAM,TETTEH CHANDU,DAN FORSTER,AGGREY FYNN,KOFI BADU,SUNDAY,DAN OWUSU ,KWASI OWUSU,MFUM HIMSELF, ADDO ODAMTTEY. ETC BUT REV OSEI KOFI IS TO DATE ,THE BEST AFRICAN FOOTBALLER I HAVE WATCHED PLAY.HE WAS AN ADROIT PLAYER.IN HIS HEY DAYS HE COULD BE ON THE SAME PEDESTAL WITH MICHAEL JORDAN,MUHAMMED ALI,0R MAGIC JOHNSON.IN GHANA WE CALLED HIM THE WIZARD DRIBBLER.AND IN NIGERIA THEY CALLED HIM, ONE MAN OCHESTRA.SIMPLY ,THE VERY,VERY BEST ,LIKE THE INSCRIIPTIONS ON MICHEAL JORDAN' S STATUE. MUHAMMED ALI BELIVED IN HIMSELF AND BOASTED TO BE THE GREATEST EVER AND NO ONE ARGUE ABOUT THAT.
Opanin Koo Kwakye J'burg 7 years ago

Don't don't forget me when you list good ex-footballers of Ghana. I played for Adansi Medoma Red Devils. Our coach was Teacher Manu.

Don't don't forget me when you list good ex-footballers of Ghana. I played for Adansi Medoma Red Devils. Our coach was Teacher Manu.
J. Kwasi Boafo 7 years ago

Glad someone has thrown in some humour. There is no need to get crazy about the "Greatest Footballer" because it all depends on who is talking. They were all Great and did what they could to make Ghana look great.

Glad someone has thrown in some humour. There is no need to get crazy about the "Greatest Footballer" because it all depends on who is talking. They were all Great and did what they could to make Ghana look great.
Abuada 7 years ago

This is a difficult question to answer because many of us never saw these players in action. I saw Mfum in action, I saw Salisu in action , I saw Adarkwah in action, Isaw Dogo Moro in actin,I saw Naawu in action, I saw Malik ...
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This is a difficult question to answer because many of us never saw these players in action. I saw Mfum in action, I saw Salisu in action , I saw Adarkwah in action, Isaw Dogo Moro in actin,I saw Naawu in action, I saw Malik in Action, I saw Offei Ansah in action, I saw Polo in action, I saw Osei Kofi in action. Based upon my own observation Osei Kofi deserves to be recognized as the greatest Ghanaian player ever to play soccer in the country. He was once described by a Senegalese journalist as the man who plays with four legs. No player comes close.
kofi nti 7 years ago

Not difficult at all, look at the records. The first African to be offered a contract to play professional football in Europe.
He won the African cup twice in succession and in both cases he was the best player of the tourn ...
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Not difficult at all, look at the records. The first African to be offered a contract to play professional football in Europe.
He won the African cup twice in succession and in both cases he was the best player of the tournament. He was called the man with 3 feet by Nigerians, Ghana called him the wizard, It is on record that he could turn defeat into victory for the Black stars and Kotoko etc. No one on planet earth like him.
Joey Boy 7 years ago

I don't quite agree with Mfum. Osei Kofi can pass as one of the greatest footballers Ghana has produced even though he may not be the greatest. Mfum himself is one of them. I still remember the part played by both of them whe ...
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I don't quite agree with Mfum. Osei Kofi can pass as one of the greatest footballers Ghana has produced even though he may not be the greatest. Mfum himself is one of them. I still remember the part played by both of them when Ghana defended in Tunisia in 1965 the championship trophy won by the Black Stars in 1963 in Ghana. It was also not for nothing that Osei Kofi was voted the best player for one of the years in the 70s and was given a 20" black and white TV as his prize. I still remember the goal Osei Kofi scored against Gordon Banks, the then supposed best goalkeeper in the world, when Kotoko played against Stoke City at the Kumasi Sports Stadium. Osei Kofi was really great, just like Mfum and many others, we can't take anything away from them.
Joey Boy 7 years ago

Correction: Osei Kofi was voted the best player in the 60s and not 70s.

Correction: Osei Kofi was voted the best player in the 60s and not 70s.
Akora Oteng( 7 years ago

Journalist are NOT sure,most are young. Players can be jealous or picky and vote for a club mate. So let there be a SERIES of VIDEO film shows of former players of the National Football Team and the CHOSEN players for the AWA ...
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Journalist are NOT sure,most are young. Players can be jealous or picky and vote for a club mate. So let there be a SERIES of VIDEO film shows of former players of the National Football Team and the CHOSEN players for the AWARD. Then the people will decide who their favorite should be. I think after INDEPENDENCE, the GBC .TV(now GT V), has the Videos.
Azumah Nelson 7 years ago

Aggrey Fynn, Aggrey Fynn

Aggrey Fynn, Aggrey Fynn
JAMES QUARSHIE 7 years ago

ANOTHER ASANTE 'MAN OF GOD' PROFESSING TO BE THE GREATEST! SOON HE WOULD TELL US THE DIVINE SPIRIT HAS TOLD HIM SOWHAT A BRAGGARD! MFUM IS ABSOLUTELY RIGHT. OSEI KOFI IS NO BIG FISH IN THE HISTORY OF GHANA FOOTBALL. YOU MEAN ...
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ANOTHER ASANTE 'MAN OF GOD' PROFESSING TO BE THE GREATEST! SOON HE WOULD TELL US THE DIVINE SPIRIT HAS TOLD HIM SOWHAT A BRAGGARD! MFUM IS ABSOLUTELY RIGHT. OSEI KOFI IS NO BIG FISH IN THE HISTORY OF GHANA FOOTBALL. YOU MEAN HE COMES BEFORE THE LIKES OF ADJEI, OFFEI DODOO, SALIFU, AMADU AKUSE, ADDO QUAYE LARYEA, C.K GYAMFI, AGGREY FYNN, BABA YARA, ADDO ODAMETEY,NAAWU,FRANK ODOI(VC 10, MUSA DAGBAMOSI ETC? HMMMMMM, WHY IS THIS ATTITUDE OF SELF-AGRANDISMENT TO RE-WRITE HISTORY?
MAD GADGET 7 years ago

I was not there to see these greats play, but one of my Dad's friends who played for Susubiribi in those days tells me there has never been a player like Osei Kofi. He told me it was difficult not believe Osei Kofi played wit ...
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I was not there to see these greats play, but one of my Dad's friends who played for Susubiribi in those days tells me there has never been a player like Osei Kofi. He told me it was difficult not believe Osei Kofi played with some voodoo. He said when you played against him, it was as though he calls the ball to himself. You could hardly dispossess him without fouling him.Then I met a man in Guinea who used play on the right wing of the Guinea national team; when he knew I was from Ghana his first question was do know Osei Kofi? When I said I did not know him personally but heared he was a good footballer, he said it was not enough to describe him as good. He was silent for a moment and shook his head before starting to speak again saying, Osei Kofi was a wizzard, a magician, a talent, a genius on the field and probably had some vooodoo to back him. He said when he had the ball, it was as though it was glued to his leg. He said he had incredible speed and it was almost impossible to dispossess him though he is dimunitive in size. he said till date he has not seen a player like Osei Kofi and that what Abedi did was child's play compared to what Osei Kofi could do with a ball. Well I am not on anybody's side but this is what I have heared about Osei Kofi.
ENOCK KABUTEY 7 years ago

Osei Kofi though good was a 'flash in the pan'. Kotoko supporters may see him as great for Kotokor but not for Ghana in comparison to some of our great players like:-
C. K GYAMFI
DOGO MORO
MAMA ACQUAH
SALIFU
OFEI DODOO
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Osei Kofi though good was a 'flash in the pan'. Kotoko supporters may see him as great for Kotokor but not for Ghana in comparison to some of our great players like:-
C. K GYAMFI
DOGO MORO
MAMA ACQUAH
SALIFU
OFEI DODOO
ADDO ODAMTEY
EDWARD ACQUAH
IBRAHIM SUNDAY
FRANK ODOI (VC 10)
AGGREY FYNN
AGYEMAN GYAU
OBLITEY
ADDO QUAYE LARYEA
ROBERT MENSAH.
NAAWU
ANKRAH
MODIBO TOE
JAMES ADJEI
MFUM
BABA YARA
OGO MORO
SALIFU
EDWARD ACQUAH
KWASI OWUS
POLO
MALIK ABUKARI
SUNDAY
OSUMANO
KWAME NTI
OLIVER ACQUAH
ASIBEY BOAKYE
ABEDI PELE
POLO
AYEW
KODJO ASAMOAH
TETTEH CHANDU ETC.
Ashtown Boy 7 years ago

There could be more. Opoku Mensah and Brenya also come to mind. I saw a lot of them play. Osei Kofi was at his best in those days. When he had the ball, he had to be rough tackled to get it from him. Mfum was really the bull ...
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There could be more. Opoku Mensah and Brenya also come to mind. I saw a lot of them play. Osei Kofi was at his best in those days. When he had the ball, he had to be rough tackled to get it from him. Mfum was really the bull dozer. No wonder his hard kick once broke the net. Aggrey Fynn, Baba Yara, Mama Aquah, Polo and others were all superb. Since those days there have been good replacements. I think we should infuse more money into the sport to bring out the best of the pool out there.
Ohehekesie 7 years ago

CAN WE SEE THESE PLAYERS ON U/TUBE TO MAKE OUR OWN JUDGEMENTS? INFACT GHANA HAS PRODUCED GOOD PLAYERS BEFORE.

CAN WE SEE THESE PLAYERS ON U/TUBE TO MAKE OUR OWN JUDGEMENTS? INFACT GHANA HAS PRODUCED GOOD PLAYERS BEFORE.

Osei Kofi can't be regarded as one of Ghana's greatest players - Mfum

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