I never saw him play but when I was growing up in the 60s the name C.K Gyamfi had transcended the household name status to a legend. To me CKG became the SUPER LEGEND when he coached the Black Stars to 3 African Cup victories ... read full comment
I never saw him play but when I was growing up in the 60s the name C.K Gyamfi had transcended the household name status to a legend. To me CKG became the SUPER LEGEND when he coached the Black Stars to 3 African Cup victories. As a nation we owe much of our continental football successes and an imposing national pride to this SUPER LEGEND, MR CHARLES KUMI GYAMFI and it'd be a fitting memorial to his SUPER LEGEND status and immortalize his name if a grateful nation will build a modern football stadium and name it after him.
OSANTENIBA 8 years ago
Mensah Abrampa wrote:"It'd be a fitting memorial to his SUPER LEGEND status and immortalize his name if a grateful nation will build a modern football stadium and name it after him."
Mensah, don't hold your breath. Accordi ... read full comment
Mensah Abrampa wrote:"It'd be a fitting memorial to his SUPER LEGEND status and immortalize his name if a grateful nation will build a modern football stadium and name it after him."
Mensah, don't hold your breath. According to Mr Cameron Duodu, the guy had a stroke. Did Ghana take care of him in his old age, when he was sick?
Have they announced that he will be given a state burial?
Imagine that a mere club manager like the former manager of Manchester United, SIR Alex Ferguson, pegged off, do you know what the British would do for him? They knighted him in his living days.
Ghana is ruled by individuals who cannot see beyond their noses. This man won the African Cup of Nations for Ghana THREE TIMES.
Everyone who watched football, in the `950s and 1960s saw his amazing artistry. He should have been a millionaire in his lifetime if he lived in the UK, Europe or America. But those who rule Ghana being the shitty self-seekers that they are, he was left to wallow in neglect.
It is such a damned shame.
OTENG BARNOR 8 years ago
Ei, CK Gyamfi, who won the African Nations Cup "back-to-back" (1963 and 1965) and a third time (1982). The man understood the psychology of his Ghanaian fellow players, and he also had technical expertise learnt in Europe fr ... read full comment
Ei, CK Gyamfi, who won the African Nations Cup "back-to-back" (1963 and 1965) and a third time (1982). The man understood the psychology of his Ghanaian fellow players, and he also had technical expertise learnt in Europe from his days at Fortuna Dusseldorf and his training course in th German democratic Republic. And, as Cameron Duodu points out, he was a fiercely patriotic nationalist Ghanaian.
When can we get such another, in these days of chop-money-but-forget-about performance?
Can you imagine Gyamfi taking part in the idiocy that took place when Ghana went to play in the World Cup in Brazil?
Gyamfi was a respected man. He spoke softly but clearly. As My Duodu points out, he was "literate". His qualities should be taught to all our young sports people. But who will stop seeking money and do it? The GAFA issued a short statement announcing Gyamfi's death and that was it.
SHAME! SHAME!! SHAME!!
pee kay 8 years ago
so was he a hero to Ghana football?
so was he a hero to Ghana football?
NENE AYENOR KONOR 8 years ago
MR.PEE KAY,he was more than that they were the pacesetters of Ghanaian football with ADDO ODAMETTEY AGGREY FYNN and co.He even coach SOMALIA junior national team before they plung in this chaos of unending war.
MR.PEE KAY,he was more than that they were the pacesetters of Ghanaian football with ADDO ODAMETTEY AGGREY FYNN and co.He even coach SOMALIA junior national team before they plung in this chaos of unending war.
NANA BONSU 8 years ago
ADDO ODAMETTEY, AGGREY FYNN. MY GOOD LORD, YOU JUST GAVE ME GOOSE PIMPLES.
MEN HAVE COME AND GONE!!!!!!!!
ADDO ODAMETTEY, AGGREY FYNN. MY GOOD LORD, YOU JUST GAVE ME GOOSE PIMPLES.
MEN HAVE COME AND GONE!!!!!!!!
pee kay 8 years ago
may his soul rest in peace and not thinking of Ghana football where ever his soul is shame,Ghana football is now like kokonte and ligtsoup
may his soul rest in peace and not thinking of Ghana football where ever his soul is shame,Ghana football is now like kokonte and ligtsoup
NENE AYENOR KONOR 8 years ago
C.K.GYAMFI was not only a great footballer and a coach but also a great lawn tennis player as a ball boy then at the prestigious ACCRA lawn tennis club,his opponents then can hardly beat him due to his stamina.Anywhere you ... read full comment
C.K.GYAMFI was not only a great footballer and a coach but also a great lawn tennis player as a ball boy then at the prestigious ACCRA lawn tennis club,his opponents then can hardly beat him due to his stamina.Anywhere you put the ball he will return it.may this great sportman rest in peace
NANA BONSU 8 years ago
I think Uncle Doudu omitted some important fact here. Coach Ember came to coach Asante Kotoko after he left the National team. He went on to coach the Nigerian National team after Kotoko.
I stand to be corrected.
I think Uncle Doudu omitted some important fact here. Coach Ember came to coach Asante Kotoko after he left the National team. He went on to coach the Nigerian National team after Kotoko.
I stand to be corrected.
KWASI BELGIUM 8 years ago
eastern region should built a sport stadium in C K Gyamfi s name
eastern region should built a sport stadium in C K Gyamfi s name
One of Africa's best.
I never saw him play but when I was growing up in the 60s the name C.K Gyamfi had transcended the household name status to a legend. To me CKG became the SUPER LEGEND when he coached the Black Stars to 3 African Cup victories ...
read full comment
Mensah Abrampa wrote:"It'd be a fitting memorial to his SUPER LEGEND status and immortalize his name if a grateful nation will build a modern football stadium and name it after him."
Mensah, don't hold your breath. Accordi ...
read full comment
Ei, CK Gyamfi, who won the African Nations Cup "back-to-back" (1963 and 1965) and a third time (1982). The man understood the psychology of his Ghanaian fellow players, and he also had technical expertise learnt in Europe fr ...
read full comment
so was he a hero to Ghana football?
MR.PEE KAY,he was more than that they were the pacesetters of Ghanaian football with ADDO ODAMETTEY AGGREY FYNN and co.He even coach SOMALIA junior national team before they plung in this chaos of unending war.
ADDO ODAMETTEY, AGGREY FYNN. MY GOOD LORD, YOU JUST GAVE ME GOOSE PIMPLES.
MEN HAVE COME AND GONE!!!!!!!!
may his soul rest in peace and not thinking of Ghana football where ever his soul is shame,Ghana football is now like kokonte and ligtsoup
C.K.GYAMFI was not only a great footballer and a coach but also a great lawn tennis player as a ball boy then at the prestigious ACCRA lawn tennis club,his opponents then can hardly beat him due to his stamina.Anywhere you ...
read full comment
I think Uncle Doudu omitted some important fact here. Coach Ember came to coach Asante Kotoko after he left the National team. He went on to coach the Nigerian National team after Kotoko.
I stand to be corrected.
eastern region should built a sport stadium in C K Gyamfi s name