First African to play in Bundesliga dies

Ghanaian legendary coach and footballer  C.K. Gyamfi has died at the age of 86 after a prolonged battle with an illness.

Gyamfi was the first African player to play in the German Bundesliga when he joined Fortuna Düsseldorf in 1960.

The former Black Stars captain won the Africa Cup of Nations three times as a coach (1963, 1965 and 1982) making him the most successful African national team coach.

He played for two of Ghana's biggest club side both Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) released a statement, expressing sadness over the death of the legendary coach.

“It’s with great sadness that we learnt of the passing of the legendary Ghanaian coach and footballer C.K. Gyamfi," the statement read.

"The GFA is immensely hurt by the loss of such a talented footballer and coach who shaped the lives and careers of many Ghanaian footballers.”

“The GFA wish to extend deepest condolences to the family of CK Gyamfi and most importantly to his wife, children, friends and loved ones.”