Bayern Munich legend Samuel Osei Kuffour believes he was unfairly denied the Caf African Footballer of the Year awards in 1999 and 2001 when he placed second on both occasions.
After an impressive season with the German giants where he won the league and finished second in the Uefa Champions League, the Ghana international lost the 1999 honour to Arsenal and Nigeria striker Nwankwo Kanu.
Two years on, freshly from winning the Bundesliga, Champions League and the Intercontinental Cup, the defender saw continental disappointment for the second time as he was pipped by Senegal and Lens winger El-Hadji Diouf.