Kingson in Goal, Essien in Middle, Abedi Up Front: Osei Kuffour names his best Black Stars teammates
A former Black Stars defender, Samuel Osei Kuffour, has shred what he says are his all-time Black Stars XI, composed of players he shared the pitch with.
Kuffour had a storied career with the Black Stars, playing alongside some of Ghana’s finest talents during a golden era of football.
In an interview with Sporty FM, the former Bayern Munich defender was tasked with selecting the best players he lined up with in each position during his time with the Black Stars.
The 2001 UEFA Champions League winner made some bold picks, starting with Richard Kingson between the sticks. Kingson, just like Kuffour, was part of the Black Stars squad that made their maiden appearance at the World Cup in 2006.
He was also instrumental for the Black Stars as they advanced to the quarter-finals in 2010.
In defense, Kuffour selected Emmanuel Armah, who was popularly known as “Senegal” during his playing days. Armah was part of the Black Stars squad that placed second in the 1992 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) held in Senegal.
In defensive midfield, the former defender named Michael Essien as the best teammate in that position. Kuffour and Essien notably shared the pitch in Ghana’s first game at the World Cup in 2006.
Unfortunately, Ghana lost 2-0 against eventual winners, Italy.
Kuffour then chose Abedi Pele, arguably Ghana’s greatest-ever player, as the attacking midfielder. Pele captained Ghana to the 1992 AFCON, where the team placed second.
To lead the attack, Kuffour opted for Anthony Yeboah. Yeboah was also part of the Black Stars squad that placed second in the 1992 AFCON.
