Emmanuel Osei Kuffour (born 6 April 1976), also known as The General, is a Ghanaian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He was named captain of the Ghana Black Stars for the African Nations Cup in 2002 in Mali.
Career During his career, Accra-born Kuffour represented Ebusua Dwarfs, Accra Hearts of Oak SC,Five of the best; FIFA.com, 15 November 2008 FC Anzhi Makhachkala, Tractor Sazi FC, Ashanti Gold SC, Asante Kotoko FC, Power F.C. and Al-Ittihad Club Tripoli, playing in four countries. Kuffour won the Ghana Premier League six times, the CAF Champions League, the CAF Confederation Cup and the CAF Super Cup.
He gained 31 caps for Ghana and was picked for the squad at both the 2000 and 2002 Africa Cup of Nations, also featuring in the 1996 Summer Olympics football tournament.
International goals Scores and results list Ghana's goal tally first.
No Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 19 January 1998 Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, Ghana 2–0 3–1 Friendly 2. 15 July 2001 Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, Ghana 1–0 1–0 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification
References
6. Today in history: Emmanuel Osei Kuffour named as Black Stars captain (https://www.modernghana.com/news/667241/today-in-history-emmanuel-osei-kuffour-named-as-black-stars.html)
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