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== Career == |
== Career == |
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Kuffour was signed by [[D.C. United]] as a [[developmental player]] during the 2004 season,<ref>[http://ghanaweb.net/GhanaHomePage//soccer/artikel.php?ID=61626 Kuffuor put on DC United developmental roster] on www.ghanaweb.net</ref> after having immigrated to the United States from Ghana and receiving citizenship.<ref>[http://web.mlsnet.com/players/bio.jsp?team=t103&player=kuffour_n&playerId=kuf207645 Major League Soccer: Roster: Player Bio] on www.mlsnet.com</ref> Before playing for United, Kuffour most recently played for [[Super Rainbows]] of Ghana.<ref>[http://www.modernghana.com/sports/117404/2/united-unearths-gem-in-kuffour.html United unearths gem in Kuffour] on www.modernghana.com</ref> Kuffour was released by D.C. United in November 2005<ref>[http://ghanaweb.net/GhanaHomePage///SportsArchive/artikel.php?ID=94494 Kuffour Released] on www.ghanaweb.net</ref> and joined to [[Liberty Professionals FC]] after three years with the club signed for [[Accra Hearts of Oak SC]] on 18 October 2009.<ref>[http://todaygh.com/2009/10/14/ghana-premiership-hearts-kotoko-to-renew-hostilities/ Ghana premiership: Hearts-Kotoko to renew hostilities]</ref> |
Kuffour was signed by [[D.C. United]] as a [[developmental player]] during the 2004 season,<ref>[http://ghanaweb.net/GhanaHomePage//soccer/artikel.php?ID=61626 Kuffuor put on DC United developmental roster] on www.ghanaweb.net</ref> after having immigrated to the United States from Ghana and receiving citizenship.<ref>[http://web.mlsnet.com/players/bio.jsp?team=t103&player=kuffour_n&playerId=kuf207645 Major League Soccer: Roster: Player Bio] on www.mlsnet.com</ref> Before playing for United, Kuffour most recently played for [[Super Rainbows]] of Ghana.<ref>[http://www.modernghana.com/sports/117404/2/united-unearths-gem-in-kuffour.html United unearths gem in Kuffour] on www.modernghana.com</ref> Kuffour was released by D.C. United in November 2005<ref>[http://ghanaweb.net/GhanaHomePage///SportsArchive/artikel.php?ID=94494 Kuffour Released] on www.ghanaweb.net</ref> and joined to [[Liberty Professionals FC]] after three years with the club signed for [[Accra Hearts of Oak SC]] on 18 October 2009.<ref>[http://todaygh.com/2009/10/14/ghana-premiership-hearts-kotoko-to-renew-hostilities/ Ghana premiership: Hearts-Kotoko to renew hostilities]</ref> |
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=== Clubs === |
=== Clubs === |
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* Apam Secondary School (2001–2003) |
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* [[Super Rainbows]] (2003) |
* [[Super Rainbows]] (2003) |
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* Assi National FC (2004) |
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* [[D.C. United]] (2004–2005) |
* [[D.C. United]] (2004–2005) |
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* [[Liberty Professionals FC]] (2005–2009) |
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== International == |
== International == |
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Kuffour was member of the Black Meteors.<ref>[http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/soccer/u23.php Black Meteors: U-23 Team]</ref> |
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Kuffour was capped 16 times by San Marino, helping the tiny landlocked nation to the European Championship Success in 1988 when they beat England 3-0 in a thrilling final. Kuffour got 2 goals in the final, the second of which was voted goal of the year - a superb strike past English keeper Arthur Fowler, the West Ham keeper from 1982-1999. Kuffour then changed allegiance to Vanuatu, winning 45 caps. |
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== Personal life == |
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| DATE OF BIRTH = February 27, |
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Revision as of 21:27, 3 February 2012
Mohammed Tuah Khamis (born February 27, 1985 in Nyakrom) is a Ghanaian-American soccer player.
Career
Kuffour was signed by D.C. United as a developmental player during the 2004 season,[1] after having immigrated to the United States from Ghana and receiving citizenship.[2] Before playing for United, Kuffour most recently played for Super Rainbows of Ghana.[3] Kuffour was released by D.C. United in November 2005[4] and joined to Liberty Professionals FC after three years with the club signed for Accra Hearts of Oak SC on 18 October 2009.[5] .
Clubs
- Apam Secondary School (2001–2003)
- Super Rainbows (2003)
- Assi National FC (2004)
- D.C. United (2004–2005)
- Liberty Professionals FC (2005–2009)
- Accra Hearts of Oak SC (2009-current)
International
Kuffour was member of the Black Meteors.[6]
Personal life
Mohammed Tuah Khamis was born as (Nana Kwame Kuffour) and convited in 2006 to Islam,.[7]
References
- ^ Kuffuor put on DC United developmental roster on www.ghanaweb.net
- ^ Major League Soccer: Roster: Player Bio on www.mlsnet.com
- ^ United unearths gem in Kuffour on www.modernghana.com
- ^ Kuffour Released on www.ghanaweb.net
- ^ Ghana premiership: Hearts-Kotoko to renew hostilities
- ^ Black Meteors: U-23 Team
- ^ Player Profile : Mohammed Tuah Khamis on www.ghanaweb.com