- Sammy Kuffour’s gifted son has sealed a loan move to English club Hornchurch FC
- The youngster plays as a centre-back, just like his legendary father, and dreams of tracing his footsteps to football glory
- Kuffour featured in his first game for his new club as they secured victory in a five-goal thriller
The legacy of legendary Ghanaian and Bayern Munich defender Sammy Kuffour is finding new life through his son, Sam Kuffour.
Like his father, the 22-year-old is a commanding presence in central defence, carrying not only his famous surname but also the same footballing instincts that once made his dad a household name.
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Sam Kuffour signs for Hornchurch FC
On August 8, English club Hornchurch FC confirmed Sam’s arrival on loan from Colchester United.
The move offers the young defender a fresh stage to grow his game and make a name for himself.
Hornchurch manager Daryl McMahon shared his thoughts on the signing, saying, as quoted by the club’s website:
“I had seen him play last year for Maldon & Tiptree a couple of times. We knew about his potential, and we are really happy that Colchester United and Danny Cowley have been in touch and have let us have him to help push his development.
He continued: “We hope what we did last year with the players we took on loan and aiding their development that we are getting recognised now, with clubs happy for us to have their players. We hope Sam can develop as the other boys did last year, and we’re sure he can.”
According to Ghanasoccernet, 24 hours after completing his loan move, Sam made his debut for the Urchins.
He stepped onto the pitch as a late substitute for Thomas Wraight during their National League South opener against Weston-Super-Mare.
Hornchurch clinched a 3-2 victory at home, giving the young defender a winning start.
Before arriving at Hornchurch, the young Kuffour’s career took him through several academies and leagues.
He developed at Brentford and West Ham’s youth setups, then moved abroad to sign for Israeli side Hapoel Beer Sheba.
In 2022, he returned to England, joining Colchester United and later enjoying loan spells at Cheshunt and Maldon & Tiptree.
Sam Kuffour’s father’s career and football legacy
While Sam’s career is still in its early stages, his father’s path offers a high bar to aim for.
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Sammy Kuffour’s story began in Ghana, where he burst onto the international scene at just 13, helping the Black Starlets win the 1991 FIFA U-17 World Championship.
Three years later, he earned his first senior cap for Ghana, setting the stage for an illustrious journey.
Though international silverware proved elusive, his club career was nothing short of remarkable.
At Bayern Munich, his strength, discipline, and defensive mastery anchored the team’s golden era, cementing his place as one of Africa’s most celebrated defenders.
Ex-Ghana captain’s son becomes FIFA agent
In a separate report, YEN.com.gh highlighted a proud moment for Shaquille Baffoe, son of former Ghana captain Anthony Baffoe.
The young talent has successfully passed his FIFA agent exams, officially earning his licence as a certified football agent.
This milestone follows closely on the heels of his mother’s appointment as Ghana’s ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain.
Source: YEN.com.gh
