Sammy Kuffour and Giovani Elber
Legendary Ghanaian footballer Samuel Osei Kuffour was present at Bayern Munich’s 125th anniversary celebration on February 26, 2025.
The former Black Stars defender was dressed in a classy navy blue suit and cream trousers, gracing the occasion in grand style.
Kuffour took the opportunity to engage with some former teammates and officials of the club.
The event, held at Paulaner Nockherberg, had 650 distinguished guests, comprising personalities from politics, sports, and entertainment.
Sammy Kuffour’s stint with Bayern Munich
Kuffour spent 11 seasons with Bayern, rising from the youth teams to become a prominent first-squad member who lifted the UEFA Champions League with the club.
He was an integral part of the squad that won the 2000-01 Champions League, also scoring the winning goal in the 2001 Intercontinental Cup and being named man of the match.
Also that year, he finished second in Africa Footballer of the Year voting, repeating the feat he accomplished in 1999.
Kuffour made over 60 UEFA Champions League appearances, making him one of the most decorated African players of all time. After 12 seasons in Munich and 175 Bundesliga appearances, Kuffour left Bayern in 2005.
View Sammy Kuffour’s picture at the event below:
Sammy Kuffour at Bayern’s 125-year anniversary party this evening 🇬🇭
📸 @MartinVolkmar pic.twitter.com/KcYV5p32Ap
— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) February 26, 2025
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