[ 2011-12-18 ]

Rawlings pledges support for Osei-Kuffuor testimonial
Former President Jerry John Rawlings will be among
the number of dignitaries to witness the
testimonial match of Samuel Osei Kuffour at the
Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi on December 23.

“I will shelve every activity on the day to come
to the stadium to watch the match”, President
Rawlings told the former Black Stars and Bayern
Munich player when he called on him at his
residence on Thursday.

Former President Rawlings urged the former player
to extend invitation to ex-President John Kufuor
and all who matter in sports and society to fill
the Stadium and make the occasion an eventful
social gathering.

“The presence of these high profile
personalities will serve as a befitting
testimonial match for you.” Former President
Rawlings said.

He said, “The intention behind the concept alone
makes me feel great and happy for him, I am glad I
played a role in his life”.

Former President Rawlings described Kuffuor as "a
dedicated and very disciplined player both on and
off the pitch, a virtue we must esteem as a
country”.

The former Bayern Munich defender in a brief
speech stated that, “I feel emotional this
morning. I want to say a very big thanks to former
President Rawlings for the Five Million Cedis he
gave us after winning the U-17 World Cup.

“In fact that financial reward made me who I am
today. I invested it wisely through the
inspiration of my mother and today I am reaping
the benefits”. Kuffour stated.

Herbert Mensah, an aid to the former President who
was also present at the event, commended the
former Black Stars player for remembering 'the
shoulders' on which he stood to rise to stardom
and to the top.

The match is expected to attract high profile
players including Oliver Khan, Lother Matthaus,
Andre Dede Ayew Asamoah Gyan and other
international soccer greats among others.

Kuffour is on record to have featured for all the
male national football teams and was a key
performer for German giants Bayern Munich for
eleven seasons with 175 league appearances.

Source - MyjoyOnline

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