About Ben Koufie
Lived 1932 – 2016 (aged 84). Ben Koufie was a Ghanaian association football player and association football coach.
Ben Koufie (5 June 1932 – 4 July 2016) was a Ghanaian football player, coach, and administrator.
Playing career Koufie played club football for Cornerstones and Ebusua Dwarfs, and represented the national side from 1957 to 1958.
Coaching career After retiring as a player, Koufie became a coach of the Ghana national team, and managed Zimbabwe from 1988 to 1992.
Honours There have been calls to rename the Cape Coast Sports Stadium after Koufie.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ben Koufie?
Ghanaian footballer (1932-2016)
When was Ben Koufie born?
Ben Koufie was born on 5 June 1932 in Gold Coast Colony.
When did Ben Koufie die?
Ben Koufie died on 4 July 2016 in Accra.
What was Ben Koufie's occupation?
Ben Koufie was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Ben Koufie?
Ben Koufie was Ghanaian.
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