Former German goalkeeper Oliver Kahn celebrated the 47th birthday of his ex-Bayern Munich teammate, Samuel Osei Kuffour.
Kuffour, born on September 3, 1976, marked his special day on Sunday, and Kahn sent him a heartfelt message.
In a nostalgic gesture, Oliver Kahn shared a throwback photo capturing the moment when Sammy Kuffour playfully gave him a kiss, jokingly suggesting it was to revive him after a playful collapse.
The legendary goalkeeper captioned the picture with the words, “Happy Birthday to my good friend Sammy Kuffour, who turned 47 yesterday and always had a huge „impact“ on our defence.”
In the 2001 UEFA Champions League quarterfinal clash against Manchester United, Sammy Kuffour demonstrated exceptional sportsmanship by coming to the aid of his teammate Oliver Khan in a moment of crisis.
During that intense match, Oliver Khan suddenly collapsed on the pitch, creating a tense atmosphere that captured the world’s attention.
However, Kuffour, displaying remarkable presence of mind and deep compassion, quickly rushed to Khan’s side. With a symbolic “kiss of life,” Kuffour revived his teammate, allowing Khan to continue playing a pivotal role in the game.
Now, 22 years after this extraordinary act of sportsmanship and empathy, Oliver Khan still vividly remembers Sammy Kuffour’s remarkable gesture.