The Pharaohs of Egypt have continued their impressive journey in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, keeping their unbeaten record intact. With consistent performances and strong determination, the North African giants remain a dominant force as they push closer to booking their ticket to the global showpiece.
When the conversation turns to Africa’s greatest defenders, one name consistently rises above the rest — Samuel Osei “Sammy” Kuffour. Born on 3rd September 1976, the Ghanaian powerhouse carved his legacy as one of the finest centre-backs the world of football has ever seen.
Kuffour’s strength, passion, and fearless tackles made him a symbol of defensive excellence. His best years came in Germany with Bayern Munich, where he spent over a decade. With the Bavarian giants, he lifted 14 major trophies, played nearly 250 official matches, and cemented his status as a Bundesliga legend.
Internationally, Kuffour carried Ghana’s pride on the world stage. He represented the Black Stars at the 2006 FIFA World Cup and featured in five Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. His contributions remain an inspiration for future generations of African footballers.
Career Honours
Club Achievements
6x Bundesliga Champion
5x DFB-Pokal Winner
2x DFB-Ligapokal Winner
1x UEFA Champions League Winner
1x Intercontinental Cup Winner
FIFA U-17 World Cup Champion
Olympic Bronze Medalist (1992)
Individual Accolades
Named among CAF’s Top 30 Best African Players of All Time
3x Ghana Player of the Year (1998, 1999, 2001)
Intercontinental Cup MVP (2001)
BBC African Footballer of the Year (2001)
AFCON Team of the Tournament
Selected in IFFHS All-time Africa Men’s Dream Team (2021)
From Accra to Munich, from youth triumphs to global stardom, Samuel Kuffour’s story is that of resilience, dominance, and greatness. He remains etched in football history as Africa’s greatest defender of all time.
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has revealed the advice he shared with young teammate Ngumoha after his recent goal.
According to Salah, he encouraged the youngster to avoid getting carried away by online reactions and instead celebrate his success privately.
“I told Ngumoha after the game: just leave social media alone. You can be happy about the goal with your family and friends. But don’t really get engaged and seek appreciation from the outside world because it’s always going to be fake. You’ll always try to chase that,” Salah explained.
The Egyptian forward’s message highlights the importance of focus, humility, and keeping grounded in the face of public attention.
Football fans eager to witness the thrilling World Cup qualifying clash between Ghana and Mali can now plan ahead as ticket prices for the encounter have officially been released.
According to the Ghana Football Association, tickets will be categorized to suit all classes of supporters. The VVIP section is priced at GHC 1,000, while the VIP section comes at GHC 500. Fans opting for the VIP Wings will pay GHC 300, with the VIP Lower stand set at GHC 200.
For supporters seeking a more affordable option, the Centre Line seats are pegged at GHC 50, while the Popular Stand—the heartbeat of fan atmosphere—comes at just GHC 30.
The Black Stars’ clash against Mali promises to be a highly charged affair as both sides battle for crucial points in the race to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Rwanda head coach Adel Amrouche has finalized a 24-man squad for the Amavubi’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Nigeria and Zimbabwe.
The Belgian tactician had initially unveiled a 27-man provisional list last week, but Claude Smith Kayinbanda, Djabilu Ishimwe, and David Niyo failed to make the cut for the final roster.
Preparations began on Monday, with 20 players flying out of Kigali International Airport on Tuesday morning. The contingent will transit through Lagos before connecting to Uyo, where they will be joined by Phanuel Kavita, Bonheur Mugisha, Jojea Kwizera, and goalkeeper Clement Buhake.
Rwanda currently sit second in Group C with eight points from six matches and will be aiming to strengthen their qualification hopes when they face the Super Eagles in a matchday seven showdown at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Saturday.