Wilberforce Mfum, the iconic former Asante Kotoko and Ghana national team striker, has sadly passed away on May 11, 2025, at the age of 88 after a brief illness.
Known affectionately as “The Bulldozer,” Mfum made history by scoring Ghana’s first-ever goal at the Africa Cup of Nations in 1963. He went on to score twice in the final against Sudan, helping the Black Stars secure their first AFCON title.
Mfum netted 20 goals in just 26 appearances for Ghana and was also part of the squad that represented the nation at the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Mfum played for Asante Kotoko in Ghana. In 1968, Mfum played for the Baltimore Bays of the National Professional Soccer League. In 1969, he joined Ukrainian SC of the German American Soccer League.
In 1970, Mfum played for the Ukrainian Nationals of the American Soccer League. That season, he shared the ASL scoring title with Juan Paletta. In 1971, he signed with the New York Cosmos of the North American Soccer League.
