<<Print>>

Ex-Ghana defender Samuel Osei Kuffour says constant criticism of returnee footballers put him off to end his career with Asante Kotoko. Kuffour, rugged centre-back during his prime, had wanted to hang up his boosts playing for the Porcupine Warriors but had a change of mind after watching a league match involving an ex-international. �One day, I was at the stadium to watch Odartey play for Kotoko and the fans were insulting him. Others were saying he is an old man. Some said he cannot even run,� Kuffour said. �I do not want anybody to insult me, my mum or my children. Therefore, I dropped the idea.� Kuffour is disappointed the fashion in some parts of the world is not being emulated in Ghana. �Look at Benni McCarthy, he is back in South Africa playing for Kaizer Chiefs.� The ex-Bayern Munich man will officially call time on his playing career on 23 December in a testimonial match that will feature top stars including Edgar Davids, Oliver Khan and Patrick Kluivert.