He played for three of the most glamorous club sides in Ghana —Cape Coast Ebusua Dwarfs (1948-49), Asante Kotoko (1949 to 1954) and Accra Hearts of Oak ((1956-1960).
He also captained the Black Stars and went on to become Ghana’s most successful national team coach leading the national team, the Black Stars, to the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) title on three occasions in 1963, 1965 and 1982.
For his outstanding contributions to football, he was honoured with the Order of the Volta (Civil Division) as well as the African Merit Order of Achievement Award.
Nana Gyamfi is survived by his wife, Mrs Valerie Quartey Gyamfi, a former national tennis player, and eight sons.
Credit: Sammy Heywood Okine