The football world has come together to pay tribute to Ben Koufie after the Ghana legend passed away on Monday at the age of 84 after a short illness.
Koufie, who was synonymous with the Black Stars as a player and coach, was considered one of the greatest administrators in the West African nation.
Before the grand tributes that will follow, the Ghana Football Association tweeted:
The entire Ghana Football family will sorely miss Uncle Ben Koufie and his depth of knowledge in the game he so dearly loved. RIP Uncle Ben
â Ghana FA (@ghanafaofficial) July 4, 2016
Sad loss as @ghanafaofficial and @CAF_Online lose #Ghana's Ben Koufie. #RIPBenKoufie https://t.co/AfHYsAtiEQ â OfficialWaAllStarsFC (@WaAllStarsFC) July 4, 2016
We are saddened by the passing of@ghanafaofficial legend Ben Koufie..Uncle Ben you served your nation well!! RIP pic.twitter.com/YyoNnrrOLN
â MedeamaSC (@MedeamaSC) July 5, 2016
Mr. Ben Koufie passed away on Monday, aged 84. The Porcupine fraternity deeply share the loss and pain of his family. May his soul rest RIP
â Asante Kotoko SC (@AsanteKotoko_SC) July 5, 2016
Sad, sad, sad news to hear of Ben Koufie's passing. He's one of Ghana's finest football brains. He'll be sorely missed. #RIPBenKoufie â Accra Hearts Of Oak (@HeartsOfOakGH) July 4, 2016
Saddened by the demise of a pillar in Ghana Football, Uncle Ben Kouffie. Condolences to his family and friends. RIP pic.twitter.com/XHtZsTYW4Q
â Ghana League Stats (@GHPLstats) July 4, 2016
A Great One Has Fallen! Uncle Ben, RIP ð pic.twitter.com/Yyzdalc7fU â Dreams Football Club (@DreamsFootballC) July 4, 2016
Ben Koffie is former coach and President of Ghana FA.He also served as Technical Director at Zimbabwe and Botswana FAs. RIP Ben@CAF_Media
â Jamal Malinzi (@jamalmalinzi) July 5, 2016
SAD NEWS: Ex-GFA President Ben Koufie has passed on, at the age of 84. Condolences to his relatives. #RIP ðð¢ð #iafc pic.twitter.com/SwZGJYny7v â Inter Allies FC (@InterAlliesFC) July 4, 2016
Former GFA President Ben Koufie has passed on. But could he have been saved? #TheGame on @GhOneTV pays tribute to a truly great man
â samuel fifi bartels (@sammybartels) July 4, 2016
RIP uncle, may God keep yr family safe. pic.twitter.com/GUegkwxBZQ â Maxwell Konadu (@Konadu4Maxwell) July 4, 2016
Died @ 84. Former NT player, NT coach, association president, technical director +multiple roles @ int'l level. RIPð¢ pic.twitter.com/LOzlbdwWjU
â Ghana League Stats (@GHPLstats) July 4, 2016
Former @ghanafaofficial President Ben Koufie has passed on. Condolences to his family and love ones #RIP #GHPL pic.twitter.com/IyLoKeClmI â Ghana Premier League (@GHPLLive) July 4, 2016
Uncle Ben, Forever will i remember you. May your soul rest in perfect peace. https://t.co/5eRZKFv4DP
â Charles Osei Asibey (@GhSportsmaster) July 4, 2016
Oh no. No one in Zimbabwe will ever forget this man. A true football man who loved and understood the game well. RIP https://t.co/3pfzRKMBX5 â Farayi Mungazi (@BBCFarayi) July 4, 2016