From Black Stars bodyguard to Black Stars player : The remarkable story of Samuel Sarfo

08 June 2017 08:18 PM

The Liberty Professional skipper could be handed his Black Stars debut when Ghana face Ethiopia on Sunday in Kumasi.

Samuel Sarfo, once a body guard of the Black Stars is now a member of the playing body of the team as they prepare for an African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Ethiopia.

As a corporal in the Ghana Police Service Sarfo was one of the policemen who were mostly detailed to guard the Black Stars and ensured the safety of the team.

The Liberty Professionals captain took advantage of that to pose for a photo with Emmanuel Agyemang Badu during preparations for a Black Stars game.

Sarfo, who modestly did his security work alongside his football, aimed at becoming a member of the Black Stars team in the future.

The future is here, with fate smiling on him as he's remarkably gotten the opportunity to play alongside the heroes he protected.

TV3 Sports has put together a short documentary on Sarfo's fairy tale story.

The lanky defender is one of the best performing players in the ongoing 2016-17 Ghana Premier League season, having scored six (6) goals, a feat that puts him fourth in the goal king race - a commendable achievement for a defender.