Kaizer Chiefs earn high praise from Bayern legend Kuffour

Kaizer Chiefs’ recent pre-Toyota Cup activation in Ghana has garnered significant praise from prominent figures in Ghanaian football, including Bayern Munich legend and Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG) president, Samuel Kuffour.

The visit, part of the build-up to the Toyota Cup clash against Asante Kotoko in Durban on July 26, saw former Chiefs stars Siyabonga Nomvethe and Stanton Fredericks engage with key personalities in the West African nation’s football scene.

Samuel Kuffour lauded Chiefs’ outreach, highlighting it as a prime example of how collaboration can strengthen African football. “The entire exercise led by Chiefs has been an invaluable learning experience for all of us involved in club football on the continent,” Kuffour stated.

He expressed his honour in welcoming Nomvethe and Fredericks, emphasising that their presence, linked to the Toyota Cup, transcended mere football. “It’s about building bridges across Africa through the beautiful game,” he remarked. Kuffour believes this initiative “sets a powerful example of how we can grow stronger through collaboration, knowledge exchange and mutual respect.”

Anthony Baffoe, PFAG General Secretary, echoed Kuffour’s sentiments, emphasising that the Toyota Cup match between Chiefs and Asante Kotoko is more than just a game. He views the Toyota Cup as a unique opportunity for African clubs to forge strategic relationships and elevate the sport’s standards across the continent.

“When two giants like Kaizer Chiefs and Asante Kotoko come together in this way, it sends a powerful message that African clubs can lead their own evolution,” Baffoe asserted. He concluded by saluting Kaizer Chiefs for taking “this bold step” and expressed anticipation for the positive ripple effects it could generate continent-wide.

The Chiefs delegation, led by Nomvethe and Fredericks, engaged with a host of Ghanaian football luminaries, including Kuffour, Baffoe, former Black Leopards coach Maxwell Konadu, and ex-Amakhosi assistant coach John Paintsil.