Former Ghana defender Samuel Osei Kuffour has said that his sacking from Ghana camp during the 2002 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Mali was unfair because he did nothing wrong.
According to him, he broke no rules as speculated 18 years ago following his dismissal from the team’s camp.
The Bayern Munich legend said he was sacked because he spoke against terrible living conditions endured by the team.
“Nobody was able to tell them that what they were doing was wrong, and I was so glad that the late Ben Kofi apologised to me after the competition,” Kuffour told GTV Sports plus.
“When he was launching his book I was there and he told me he was sorry. At my mother’s funeral, he also apologized and said the way I was sacked from the camp was wrong.”
Kuffour then went on to address rumours that he was sacked from the tournament because he violated camp rules and sneaked out to a night club.
“And they even said I went to the night club which was not true because there was no night club even at where we were staying.
“Black Stars were eating by the road side, a chop bar, you can ask any player.
“Why did Michael Essien leave the camp and went back? Has anybody asked this question before? The players were not happy with the situation,” Kuffour concluded.
Ghana performed poorly as they exited the competition at the quarter-final stage after losing 1-0 to Nigeria.
