FIFA revere and honor Osei Kofi, a 1960s phenomenon with the Black Star
Osei Kofi was a highly skilled and celebrated footballer who played for the Black Stars of Ghana in the 1960s. He was born on October 10, 1942, in Kumasi, Ghana, and started his football career there. He played for the two big teams Accra Hearts of Oak and Kumasi Asante Kotoko in Ghana, but he is remembered for his exploits at Asante Kotoko, where he made 340 appearances and scored 151 goals before retiring. He also spent three seasons with Ghana's Black Stars, where he won two African Cups of Nations in 1963 and 1965.
Osei Kofi quickly established himself as a star player and was called up to play for the Black Stars in 1962. He went on to play for the national team for several years, representing Ghana in the Africa Cup of Nations and the Olympics.
During his career, Osei Kofi was known for his incredible ball control, speed, and goal-scoring ability and was called the Wizard Dribbler. He was an integral part of the Black Stars team that won the Africa Cup of Nations in 1963 and 1965 and helped Ghana reach the quarterfinals of the 1964 Olympics.
During his playing time, he turned down a move to play in England in 1969.
"Osei Kofi spent his entire career at Asante Kotoko in his home country Ghana, after turning down a move to Europe in his prime," FIFA said on their social media page.
Osei Kofi remained involved in football after retiring as a coach and administrator, but he is also an ordained Reverend Minister of the Gospel.He was also a respected member of the Ghanaian community and was known for his philanthropic work.
Today, Osei Kofi is considered one of the greatest players of all time and a legend of Ghanaian football, and he is revered by fans both in Ghana and around the world. His skill and passion for the sport continue to inspire young players and fans alike, and he remains a role model for aspiring footballers in Ghana and beyond.
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