Ghanaian soccer narrative Rev. Osei Kofi has received a totally different invitation from ragged Leganés FC owners Victoria Pavón and Felipe Moreno to be honoured in Spain with a friendly match between their new membership and Actual Madrid.
The recognition stems from Rev. Osei Kofi’s position in the historic 1962 match between the Sad Stars and Actual Madrid on the Accra Sports actions Stadium, which resulted in an provocative 3-3 plot.
Upon finding out about the recreation all the device in which via their 2021 talk about with to Ghana to set up an academy, Pavón and Moreno sought confirmation from Actual Madrid’s archives earlier than reaching out to the Ghanaian icon.
“In 1962, the Sad Stars finished an provocative 3-3 plot in opposition to Actual Madrid. Forward of the match, we were promised a substantial celebration if we managed to lift some distance flung from conceding 10 targets. Legends love Ferenc Puskás and Alfredo Di Stéfano were on the pitch that day,” Rev. Kofi recalled earlier than departing for Spain.
“After I was subbed in all the device in which via the 2nd half with the obtain at 2-2, I made a dribble and lofted a walk to Edward Acquah, who performed brilliantly to set us 3-2 forward,” he added.
Rev. Kofi additionally shared how the Leganés officers determined to honour him after verifying his position in the recreation.
“About four years ago, some officers from Leganés visited Ghana. I took them to the Accra Sports actions Stadium and shared the story of our match in opposition to Actual Madrid at that very venue. In the origin, they didn’t imagine me, till they appeared it up themselves. As soon as they confirmed it, they even despatched me a letter to real regret. After several discussions, they’ve now determined to honour me with a totally different match.”
The friendly recreation will wait on as a tribute to Rev. Osei Kofi’s outstanding soccer legacy and his contribution to Ghanaian soccer historic previous.
