Sammy Kuffour often highlights the pivotal role played by fellow Ghanaian football legend, Tony Yeboah, in his successful transition from active playing to retirement.
Yeboah served as a voice of wisdom and conscience, consistently advising Kuffour on the importance of making wise investments during his football career.
Thanks to these prudent investments, Sammy Kuffour has emerged as a role model for many Ghanaian footballers, demonstrating how to effectively manage their financial resources and avoid becoming cautionary tales of “hero to zero” or “riches to rags” stories.
While Sammy Kuffour’s journey and business ventures have been well documented and widely recognised, there are also other Ghanaian football stars who have ventured into the hospitality industry, experiencing notable success in their investments.
This feature sheds light on several Ghanaian footballers who have ventured into the hospitality sector.
Inaki Williams
It came to light on Monday, September 25, 2023, that the Athletic Bilbao forward is putting up a 5-star luxurious hotel at Akyem Achiase in the Eastern Region.
Named San Mames which is the of stadium his Spanish club, the hotel is nearing completion and has a staggering number of rooms with top-notch services.
Gerald Asamoah
The German international has made large economic investments in Ghana even though he does not play for the nation.
The former football player for Schalke inaugurated his multi-million dollar hotel, the Asa Royal Hotel, in 2011.
The building is situated in La, Accra.
Derek Boateng
Derek Boateng owns a chain of hotels in the country. The hospitality arm of Boateng’s investments are handled by his wife.
Popular among the hotels is the one sited close to the Achimota golf park.
Tony Yeboah
In the early 2000s, Yegola Hotel and nightclub used to be a convergence point for Accra’s elite class.
The hotel based in Dansoman is owned by the iconic Ghanaian striker, Tony Yeboah. He also has a branch in Kumasi.
Marcel Desailly
The Lizzy Sports Complex, which acted as an academy and a hotel for athletes, was built by the former French defender.
Several prominent athletic events and personalities were held at the venue. Unverified rumours claim that it was sold.