The track, which was unveiled on Tuesday, includes a reference to the legendary Ghanaian footballer by Dave, who incorporated his name into the song’s melodic rap.
The song, titled “Cheat on Me,” is part of Burna Boy’s upcoming album, scheduled for release on August 25th. It’s anticipated to become a popular hit.
“I’m Asamoah Gyan, the way I hit the bar,” said Dave, referring to the ex-footballer’s 2010 World Cup penalty against Uruguay.
Gyan took to social media to share his reaction, using a fire emoji to express his endorsement of the song’s popularity.
The UK rapper is recognised for skillfully incorporating football references into his music, as previously observed with players such as Manchester United’s Anthony Martial and Aaron Wan Bissaka.
This marks Burna Boy and Dave’s second collaboration, following their successful global hit “Location.”
Meanwhile, Gyan’s passion for music is also well-known, as he has collaborated with various Ghanaian artists, including reggae-dancehall star Stonebwoy.
At 37 years old, Gyan recently retired from professional football in June, concluding a distinguished career that spanned over two decades, as reported by the BBC.
In a heartfelt demonstration of sportsmanship, Ghanaian legend Asamoah Gyan conveyed his warm and sincere congratulations to Emmanuel Yeboah in light of his transition to Brondby IF.
Emmanuel Yeboah recently finalized his transfer to Danish top-tier club Brondby IF on August 19, 2023.
The 20-year-old talent has officially joined Brondby IF on a four-year contract after moving from Romanian club CFR Cluj.
Having initially been assigned to the reserve team, Yeboah eventually made his debut for CFR Cluj during a 1–0 victory over Rapid București in Liga I on July 16, 2022.
Under the management of Dan Petrescu, Yeboah swiftly established himself as a core member of the first team, contributing three goals in 16 league appearances by the conclusion of the same year.
Although Yeboah had come close to joining Slavia Prague in January 2023, the deal fell through due to reported findings of a meniscus issue during his medical assessment.
Asamoah Gyan utilized his official Twitter account to share his message of support: “Congratulations @yeboah99ideas15 on your new challenge. It’s just the beginning.”
Emmanuel Yeboah had also been a crucial part of the Ghana U-23 squad that participated in the U-23 AFCON held in Morocco, where the team exited the tournament during the group phase.
Gyan, in a tweet, pleaded with delegates to vote for Anim Addo to maintain his position as Division One League representative on the Executive Council.
“You gave him the opportunity to serve on the Executive Council, he is back for your endorsement again. Your choice of Sammy Anim Addo in a competitive Division One league zone slot provided the confidence for all we achieved together the last four years.
However, we have more to do. Thank you for the confidence reposed in me to seek re-election to the high office. Ready to do more, with your support,” he tweeted.
Asamoah Gyan shares an enviable brotherly relationship with Anim Addo, who happens to be a member of Gyan’s management team.
The Elections Committee of the Ghana Football Association has announced the roadmap and guidelines for the 2023 GFA Elections on Thursday, August 3, 2023.
Per the communique, the GFA Presidential position and the Executive Council positions are scheduled to take place on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at a yet-to-be-announced venue.
The election for the Regional Football Association (RFA) positions is also scheduled to take place on Friday, September 29, 2023.
A circulating photo of a billboard aiming to confirm the potential parliamentary candidacy of renowned Ghanaian footballer Asamoah Gyan within the New Patriotic Party for the Bortianor Ngleshie-Amanfro constituency has been swiftly refuted by Samuel Anim Addo, a recognized representative of the footballer and entrepreneur.
In an interview, Anim Addo labeled the reports as false, confirming Asamoah Gyan’s earlier position that he is currently not pursuing any political position.
When GhanaWeb reached out regarding the widely circulated photo on different social media platforms, Sammy Anim replied with a succinct “It’s false.”
Despite repeated denials by Asamoah Gyan, his name continues to be linked with the Bortianor Ngleshie-Amanfro seat owing to his stardom status, benevolent works, and alleged affiliations with the governing New Patriotic Party.
The incumbent Member of Parliament of the area, Sylvester Tetteh appeared to have given some substance to the rumors when he was quoted as saying that the camp of Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is seeking to replace him with Asamoah Gyan due to his affiliations with NPP flagbearer hopeful, Alan Kyeremanten.
A quote attributed to Sylvester Tetteh which went viral on various social media platforms mentions him to be hitting out at the Bawumia team for attempting to use legendary Ghanaian footballer, Asamoah Gyan to unseat him.
‘Gideon Boako and his likes are in my constituency, supporting Asamoah Gyan to contest me in our upcoming primaries just because I support Alan Kyerematen. But they should know that I’m a son of the land and I’m ready for their diabolic plans,” he is claimed to have said.
This comment infuriated a leading member of the Bawumia camp, Dr Gideon Boako who fired back.
Dr. Boakoa denied the accusations, stating that he has not met Asamoah Gyan in person and that he is hurt by the allegations.
“So this is how the likes of Sylvester Tetteh and supporters of Alan Kyeremanten want to run their campaign. I have never spoken to or met Baby Jet in person before. I have no idea he even wants to contest for parliamentary elections, let alone go and support him. SMH,” he said in reply to Sylvester Tetteh’s accusations.
A viral image of a billboard suggesting that the renowned Ghanaian footballer Asamoah Gyan intends to participate in the parliamentary primaries of the New Patriotic Party for the Bortianor Ngleshie-Amanfro constituency has been promptly refuted by Samuel Anim Addo.
Anim Addo, recognized as the agent of the football icon turned entrepreneur, dismissed the reports in an exclusive interview with GhanaWeb, reiterating Gyan’s previous stance that he currently has no intentions of pursuing political office.
Sammy Anim responded with a clear “Not true” when contacted by GhanaWeb regarding the widely circulated photo gaining traction on various social media platforms.
Despite Asamoah Gyan’s repeated denials, his name continues to be associated with the Bortianor Ngleshie-Amanfro constituency seat due to his celebrity status, philanthropic endeavors, and purported connections to the ruling New Patriotic Party.
The current Member of Parliament for the region, Sylvester Tetteh, seemed to lend some weight to the speculations when he was quoted mentioning that Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s team is allegedly aiming to replace him with Asamoah Gyan, possibly due to Gyan’s ties to NPP flagbearer hopeful Alan Kyeremanten.
Sylvester Tetteh
Sylvester Tetteh’s widely circulated quote across various social media platforms accuses the Bawumia team of trying to utilize Asamoah Gyan, the legendary Ghanaian footballer, to challenge his position.
‘Gideon Boako and his likes are in my constituency, supporting Asamoah Gyan to contest me in our upcoming primaries just because I support Alan Kyerematen. But they should know that I’m a son of the land, and I’m ready for their diabolical plans,” he is claimed to have said.
This comment infuriated a leading member of the Bawumia camp, Dr Gideon Boako, who fired back.
Dr. Boakoa denied the accusations, stating that he has not met Asamoah Gyan in person and that he is hurt by the allegations.
“So this is how the likes of Sylvester Tetteh and supporters of Alan Kyeremanten want to run their campaign. I have never spoken to or met Baby Jet in person before. I have no idea he even wants to contest for parliamentary elections, let alone go and support him. SMH,” he said in reply to Sylvester Tetteh’s accusations.
Ghanaian football legend, Asamoah Gyan is expressing his support for Victor Osimhen to consider a move to Saudi Arabia after the Napoli striker was linked to Al-Hilal.
The Saudi Pro League club reportedly made a substantial offer of €140 million for the Nigerian forward, but Napoli turned down the bid.
Following the news of Al-Hilal’s interest in Osimhen, social media erupted with reactions and opinions.
Ghanaian sports journalist George Addo Junior, associated with the BBC, shared a report on Twitter, prompting a response from Gyan.
The former Black Stars striker, who has previous experience playing in the Middle East with Al Ain and Shaba Al Ahli, used a curious emoji that seemed to imply encouragement for Osimhen to consider a move to Saudi Arabia.
🇸🇦🇸🇦 €1m a week, resulting in a yearly wage of €52m!!
The former Ghana international left Sunderland at the peak of his career to play in in the United Arab Emirates.
Gyan announced his retirement from football recently after almost two decades with the national team of Ghana, as reported by the BBC. He holds the record of being the African player with the most goals at the FIFA World Cup.
Meanwhile, Osimhen is yet to decide on his future after a heroic campaign with Napoli last season.The Super Eagles forward led the Italian side to their first Serie A title in 33 years.
Al-Hilal interested in Osimhen
Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Saudi club, Al-Hilal reportedly offering Napoli €140 million (£120.3mil) for the signature of Osimhen.
Reports have suggested the Italian club want nothing less than €150mil before considering any negotiation with the 24-year-old striker.
It was estimated that Osimhen, a former forward with Lille in France, would earn a massive £1mil per week if the deal pulls through.
Africans who joined Saudi league Sports Brief also reported on the top 4 Africans joining the Saudi Pro League after reports that Sadio Mane would join Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr.
The Portuguese veteran sparked a chain of signings and has helped attract other big-name players, such as reigning Ballon d’Or holder, Karim Benzema.
Former captain of the Black Stars, Asamoah Gyan, has commented on the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier’s African draw.
At the draw on Thursday, July 13, when Ghana was assigned to Group 1, the illustrious forward was present.
The national teams of Mali, Chad, Comoros, Madagascar, and the Central African Republic will compete against the Black Stars in the group.
Asamoah Gyan commented on the draw and predicted that Ghana will not have an easy time in the qualifying rounds.
The former Sunderland FC man is however confident that no matter what the Black Stars will qualify for the next mundial.
“I think since 2006 when we qualified for the first time to 2022 we have been very consistent…..2026 is not going to be easy but we will try our best to make sure we qualify,” Asamoah Gyan shared.
The African qualifiers which will be played in a period of two years will commence in November this year.
The next FIFA World Cup will be hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
A group of African football legends has arrived in Ivory Coast for the draw of Africa’s 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled to take place in Abidjan on Thursday, July 13, 2023.
The team of African players includes renowned names such as Asamoah Gyan, El-Hadji Diouf, Emmanuel Adebayor, Jay Jay Okocha, and Anthony Baffoe, among others.
The presence of these African legends is expected to bring excitement and spectacle to the CAF Ordinary General Assembly and the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
In preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, CAF has introduced a new qualification format consisting of nine groups, each comprising six teams.
The top nine teams from each group will secure automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
The four best second-placed teams from the groups will engage in playoffs. The winner of this playoff will then compete against a team from the CONCACAF zone for a chance to secure the tenth and final spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The best-ranked teams in Africa were seeded in Pot A and it includes; Nigeria, Morocco, Senegal, Algeria, Tunisia, Cameroon, Mali, Egypt and Ivory Coast.
Ghana was placed in Pot B alongside, Burkina Faso, South Africa, Cape Verde, DR Congo, Guinea, Zambia, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea
The top nine teams who will emerge from each group will automatically qualify for the2026 World Cup.
The qualifiers are scheduled to take place over two years, from November 2023 to November 2025.
Veteran Ghanaian actress Harriet Naa Akleh Okanteh, often known as Auntie Bee said people can anticipate a romantic relationship with the former captain of the Black Stars,Asamoah Gyan, whom she so admires and ‘love’.
On a radio interview with Accra FM, Auntiee Bee stated that she will never be afraid to admit her admiration for the Gyan.
She stated that while she adores each and every Black Stars player, if she had to pick just one, she would pick Gyan.
“I like all the footballers. From the up-and-coming ones, those who are still playing, and those who have retired, I love all of them. I love them so much that when they play and something happen I cry.
“Which means I really love them. But if we have to choose among all of them, no one is beating Asamoah Gyan. And I will keep on saying that I love him because people deserve due commendation.
“People might not understand and say all sorts of things but I won’t stop saying this because of what they are saying. Even those who are taking wish to have me as their love…Asamoah Gyan understands me and I also understand him,” she said.
When asked whether Ghanaians should be in the loop for a romantic relationship with Gyan, she responded: “Live and coloured, anything can happen.”
Asamoah Gyan is one of the most admired Ghanaian footballers in history. He earned Ghanaian affection through his many many goals at the Black Stars.
He is Ghana’s highest top scorer with 51 goals, including scoring many indelible goals at the World Cup and AFCON.
In the belief that giving is more fulfilling than receiving, supporting and giving back to society in any possible way is considered morally virtuous.
Foundations are established with the purpose of addressing societal issues and providing a reason for the less fortunate to experience joy.
In recent years, numerous Ghanaian footballers, both past and present, have engaged in extensive philanthropic work throughout the country, leveraging their success in local and international football.
However, undertaking the responsibility of catering to society’s basic needs and individuals is no easy feat. It demands unwavering commitment, dedication, and a genuine desire to serve others.
These are the five Ghanaian footballers who have established foundations and are positively transforming the lives of individuals and communities through their relentless efforts.
Asamoah Gyan: Through the Asamoah Gyan Foundation and Baby Jet Promotions, he supports the vulnerable, young boxers, and brings about positive change in marginalized communities.
Bernard Morrison: The Bernard Morrison Foundation focuses on giving hope to the less privileged in Sekondi-Takoradi, with a commitment to education, health, and solidarity.
Mark Adu Amofah: AA Sports International promotes sports, education, mentorship, and equal opportunities for children, regardless of gender.
Christian Atsu: He supports the Crime Check Foundation, providing aid to convicts and medical assistance to prisoners, with a strong focus on justice and humanitarian activities.
Michael Essien: The Michael Essien Foundation creates opportunities for underprivileged individuals, offering scholarships, healthcare, and initiatives like the Reading Girls Initiative to promote education and reading.
Actress Auntie B has stressed the importance of marriage while cautioning against pursuing it to one’s detriment.
The renowned actress, known for her roles in popular TV series like Concert Party and Efiewura, said this on Thursday, July 6, 2023 in an interview with the media.
“I am not married at the moment,” she disclosed.
“Marriage is important, it’s good,” she said. “When by God’s grace, someone comes into your life and you get married, hold and cherish it dearly.”
However, “if you are not yet married, don’t kill yourself for it,” she added.
She shared examples of marriages she is aware of, one that ended in less than eight days and another where the person endured years of distressing experiences, likening it to the relentless battering of sea waves, despite maintaining a facade of normalcy in public.
“This person does not look [as good] as they did before marriage,” she noted, stressing that “It’s two things: if the opportunity comes, fine, but if it doesn’t, at this point in my life, I’m not bothered.”
In a near-comic remark, she said she had “tasted all there is from super small to super big” so much so that “if, naturally, the act [sex] was done through the mouth, I’d have lost all my teeth by now.”
She clarified: “It’s not like I double date or I am promiscuous but I have tasted it all before so if I am not yet married, I won’t kill myself.”
“Ultimately, may God’s will be done,” she added. “So, if God brings it, I’ll hold it and nurture it.”
She said “the man who will be lucky” to marry her will have such a great experience.
Auntie B intimated that she knows how to handle marriage and “pamper a man to get pampering from same”.
Auntie B advises women to prioritize pampering their men to prevent losing them to competitors who excel in that aspect.
She emphasizes that the foundation of a successful marriage lies in truth and understanding.
Additionally, she clarifies that she is not overly selective when it comes to choosing male partners.
“God created all men so I’m fine with whatever I get,” she added. “What matters is the level will correspond to mine so that when we’re in bed, everything will be great.”
She suggests that even if things do not go as expected, there are various intimate styles to explore. In the worst-case scenario, she believes it is her responsibility to nurture and appreciate her partner without complaining.
When asked about the possibility of marrying football superstar Asamoah Gyan, considering her publicly expressed feelings for him, she did not provide a direct response.
Spokesperson for Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Dr Gideon Boako, has refuted claims that he is endorsing renowned Ghanaian footballer Asamoah Gyan to run for the Bortianor-Ngleshie Amanfro parliamentary seat on behalf of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), with the intention of unseating current NPP Member of Parliament (MP) Sylvester Tetteh.
Hon. Sylvester Tetteh had accused Dr. Gideon Boako of orchestrating his defeat by supporting the influential and affluent Asamoah Gyan, purportedly due to Tetteh’s unwavering support for Alan Kyeremanten’s candidacy in the NPP flagbearership race.
However, Dr. Boako strongly emphasized that he has never engaged in such activities and has neither met nor spoken to Asamoah Gyan in person.
“So this is how the likes of Sylvester Tetteh and supporters of Alan Kyeremanten want to run their campaign. I have never spoken to or met Baby Jet in person before. I have no idea he even wants to contest for parliamentary elections, let alone go and support him. SMH,” he said in reply to Hon. Sylvester Tetteh’s accusations.
According to reports, Asamoah Gyan is considering running for the Bortianor-Ngleshie Amanfro parliamentary seat. Rumors circulated in 2020 that he was getting ready to run for the position on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), a group he finances.
In 2022, Asamoah Gyan Asamoah Gyan, in an interview with Kumasi-based SOMPA FM, gave the strongest indication yet that he could contest the seat.
“For me, it’s a positive thing we are hearing. When people choose you that’s the most important thing. I and my team have not thought about venturing into politics. But you might not know.
It is a positive thing that we’ve heard. There are many other places that have written to me to become a Member of Parliament. I’m not ready now because it’s a full-time thing and what I want to say is that I’m thankful they have confidence in me that I can lead them.”
“I’m neutral, I don’t align with any political party. I’ve been the Captain of Black Stars and so I can’t align with any political party because you don’t know the party that will come to power. I’m tagged as an NPP because NPP comes from my family. Busia brought my father from Wenchi to Accra so people tag me as NPP. I’m neutral and I’ll be open to any form of appointment from any political party.” He revealed.
In the NPP flagbearership race, Alan Kyeremanten and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia are typically seen as the front-runners.
Retired and former Asamoah Gyan, captain of the Black Stars, has expressed his displeasure towards the Black Meteors team for their performance at the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Gyan stated that the players lacked a sense of urgency throughout the tournament, and this was evident from the second group game onwards.
In that game, Ghana suffered a 1-5 defeat against Morocco, following a victory against Congo in their tournament opener.
Despite scoring first in their last game against Guinea, Ghana only managed a 1-1 draw and subsequently exited the competition.
Gyan promptly shared his disappointment in a social media post and further elaborated on his thoughts in an interview with Asempa FM.
He emphasized the lack of urgency displayed by the players and voiced his concerns about their overall performance at the tournament.
What I saw in this Black meteors team is some players think they are bigger than the whole team. Small hype and fame ? SHM. Modern football is not about only what you do with the ball. It’s about what you do without the ball. I see players thinking the can play alone. It’s about…
— ASAMOAH GYAN (@ASAMOAH_GYAN3) June 30, 2023 “Everyone understood what I tweeted [after the game]. I didn’t watch the full first two games but when you look at the things that happened against Morocco, you could see them break on the counterattack and you will see just a few defenders [of the Black Meteors] while the others are left behind jogging,” he said.
“It was as if they didn’t have any sense of urgency. That is where I realised [there were issues].
“When I watched the game [vs Guinea], you could see individuals even struggle to put together 2-3 passes and when we lose the ball, we are not aggressive enough to win it back.
“We have the players but how to approach the game is what we lack.
“How do we expect to win a game like this?” he quizzed.
Gyan, who recently announced his decision to retire from professional football, also refused to mention the names of the players he was talking about in his tweet.
“I won’t mention any names but we all watched the game and you could see. I have no personal issues with anyone,” he noted.
“They know themselves.”
The Black Meteors’ exit from the U-23 AFCON also means they miss out on a place at next year’s Olympic Games to be staged in Paris.
The legendary Ghanaian footballer, Asamoah Gyan, has shared valuable advice with the players of Ghana Black Meteors on how to excel in their football careers.
He emphasized the importance of being team players and explained that their ability to contribute to the team’s efforts when not in possession of the ball is vital for success.
Gyan believes that football is not solely about individual talent but requires collective teamwork.
Expressing his disappointment, Gyan acknowledged the potential of the Ghana Black Meteors to progress further in the tournament.
However, he attributed their early elimination to the presence of pride and selfishness among certain players.
These character traits, according to the iconic Ghanaian skipper, are detrimental to modern football and hinder the team’s overall performance.
Gyan urged the players to change their mindset and embrace a more selfless approach to the game.
He stressed the significance of not only showcasing individual skills but also actively defending and supporting the team when not in possession of the ball.
Gyan highlighted the evolving nature of football and emphasized that success comes from collective efforts rather than individual brilliance.
The veteran footballer’s advice serves as a reminder to aspiring players that true greatness in football is achieved through teamwork and selflessness.
Gyan’s words of wisdom carry weight, given his extensive experience and success in the sport. His message resonates with the need for players to prioritize the interests of the team above personal glory, as this is the key to unlocking their full potential and achieving remarkable results in modern football.
He said, “What I saw in this Black meteors team is some players think they are bigger than the whole team. Small hype and fame? SHM.”
Asamoah Gyan, the esteemed footballer, is set to welcome a new addition to his prestigious family. However, this child will not be biologically related to him. Instead, the child has been dedicated to Asamoah Gyan by actor Dr. Likee.
Reciprocating kindness showered on him since his emergence into the film industry, Dr Likee said it is only prudent he names his child after Gyan.
According to him, Gyan has played the daunting role of his godfather and offered him both financial and moral support.
“Asamoah Gyan is one of the few people who believed in my talent. Even when I was a nobody, he posted my skits and it went viral and that’s why I am here now. So for Asamoah Gyan, I owe him a lot. I will not be able to pay him back, so the child I will be welcoming next week will be named after him,” Dr Likee said, drawing cheers from his set mates.
On why he has reached that decision, Dr Likee said he wants his child to emulate the good attributes of Gyan which includes his love for his country.
Aside the benevolent factor, he further mentioned Asamoah Gyan’s supportive nature and team sprit as one of the reasons he would want his child to be raised in the identity of the legendary footballer.
Dr Likee broke the news when Asamoah Gyan paid him a surprise visit while he was filming on set.
This, in Dr Likee’s view is a testament of Gyan’s unwavering support for him and his entire team.
As a matter of fact, Asamoah Gyan purchased the camera which has shot all of Dr Likee’s hilarious films and skits.
The celebration by the lawmakers acknowledged his significant contributions to Ghanaian football and the development of sports in the country.
Gyan officially announced his retirement from football on Tuesday, June 20.
Gyan who paid a working visit to the Majority Chief Whip in Parliament, Frank Annor-Dompreh, on Monday (26 June) told the media that, “as a Ghanaian and for all that I have done for this country now I will say my heart is at peace.”
Annor-Dompreh praised Gyan and asked for a national monument in his honour.
Humbled with gesture
Baby Jet, as he is affectionately called, said he was humbled by the recognition of Annor-Dompreh.
“Honestly, I was very honoured to hear what went on in Parliament. For me honestly, I haven’t witnessed something like this before. I didn’t expect it and I felt some way.
“Since childhood till now, I have never seen Parliament discuss a player before so I feel very honoured and appreciative,”the former Black Stars forward said.
The 37-year-old former Sunderland arrow head said he has been disrespected on several occasions despite his dedication to mother Ghana.
“There was a lot of disrespect. Sometimes I go on social media and a lot of disrespect and I feel like I am one of those guys who put Ghana on the map.
“The masses can also confirm. But seeing what went on in Parliament, I’m now beginning to understand and feel appreciated,” Gyan said.
Celebrating more heroes
Annor-Dompreh added that there is the need to celebrate heroes like Gyan who have contributed to Ghana’s feats.
He said: “I feel we can do better, whatever we do to him or for him will set the tone and going into the future, what we should do to our heroes as a nation.
And as the saying goes, ‘a nation that doesn’t celebrate its heroes is not worth dying for.’ I am particularly elated that we set the tone and we got almost the entire house agreeing to what I suggested.”
“If you go to England, the way theycelebrate David Beckham, you will be amazed. So, I think not just the personality of Asamoah Gyan but our traits and the tendency for us to also celebrate people who have sacrificed for our country.”
Asamoah Gyan is without a doubt one of African football’s most colorful characters. He has had crazy hairstyles, shed a few World Cup tears, won music awards, and scored a lot of goals.
The Ghana legend blew the full-time whistle on his playing career on Tuesday following a journey that took him around the world and spanned two decades.
The 37-year-old striker played at three World Cups and seven Africa Cup of Nations (Afcons), captaining the Black Stars on many occasions, but somehow always ended up as the nearly man.
BBC Sport Africa looks at some of the numbers and events that defined his career on and off the pitch.
1. Ghana’s number one for goals
Gyan is Ghana’s all-time leading goalscorer, netting 51 times in 109 games. Only Andre Ayew has played more times for the Black Stars.
His international debut in a World Cup qualifier against Somalia in November 2003 was a sign of things to come as he scored five minutes after coming on as a 77th-minute substitute. Three days shy of his 18th birthday, that strike made him Ghana’s youngest ever scorer.
Former international team-mate John Paintsil can still recall his first encounter with a young Gyan when both were playing for Ghanaian side Liberty Professionals.
“One day, the youth side was beating the seniors. There was this striker who was so fast on the ball, very skilful, dribbled left and right, very good in the air and battling with our defenders.
“I went for the tackle, Gyan does some skills, he twists me and I find the ball back of the net again. I said ‘Wow, I believe this boy will become one of the best strikers Ghana’s ever produced’. It came to pass.”
Gyan also scored eight Afcon goals for his country, losing two finals in 2010 and 2015. His record of 31 appearances spread across seven tournaments leaves him joint-second on the all-time list, again behind compatriot Ayew (34), while Egypt’s Ahmed Hassan is the only person to have played at eight Afcons.
Painstil told BBC Sport Africa, “Gyan is one of the best strikers that Africa and Ghana has produced.”
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2. World Cup success…and that penalty
Gyan is also Africa’s all-time leading scorer at World Cups, with six goals spread across three tournaments (2006, 2010 and 2014).
Having helped his nation qualify for a maiden World Cup, he scored just 68 seconds into Ghana second group game against the Czech Republic at the 2006 tournament in Germany. The Black Stars went on to make the second round before losing to Brazil.
But the 2010 BBC African Footballer of the Year is perhaps best known for a sliding doors moment at the following World Cup in South Africa, the first held on African soil.
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Having scored two penalties to help Ghana narrowly qualify from a group containing Germany, Australia and Serbia, he then struck a 93rd-minute winner in the last 16 against the USA, setting up a quarter-final against Uruguay.
What happened next has become part of World Cup folklore.
With the game tied at 1-1 heading into the final minute of extra-time, Uruguay striker Luis Suarez was sent off for handling the ball on the goalline, clearly denying Ghana a winning goal.
But with the world watching on, this time Gyan couldn’t convert, seeing his penalty clip the bar and go over.
Gyan spent the night crying in his hotel room after missing the penalty against Uruguay, according to team-mate John Paintsil
He showed courage to step up and score from the spot just minutes later, but Ghana lost the shootout 4-2.
“We all had to go to Gyan’s [hotel] room,” Paintsil revealed.
“We did all we could but he was crying throughout the night. I will tell you, Gyan still feels that pain.”
The forward recovered to captain his country at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, scoring two more goals against Portugal and Germany, but there was no fairytale redemption story as the Black Stars finished bottom of their group.
Gyan wore the number three shirt after a suggestion from his brother, fellow Ghana international Baffour Gyan
3. Three is the magic number
Gyan baffled World Cup commentators by wearing the number three shirt.
That choice, which he carried throughout his career, was inspired by his brother and his Christian faith.
Baffour Gyan played 25 times for the national team and, like his younger sibling, was a striker. When Asamoah became part of the Ghana set-up, Baffour suggested the number because it represented the Holy Trinity – the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
“It is like DNA. Both brothers were very energetic and fighters,” said Paintsil, who describes the number three as Gyan’s “symbol”.
“The number three leaves with him everywhere he goes.”
4. Hair-raising controversy
Indeed, Gyan certainly carried the number with him once he had it shaved and dyed into the side of his head, a style he adopted after his 2010 World Cup heartbreak.
Having sported various different looks over the years, his mohawk landed him in hot water in 2016 after a loan move to Al Ahli in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of more than 40 players sent a warning letter about “unethical hair”.
Gyan agreed to trim his locks to avoid causing offence, but brought the mohawk back for the 2017 Afcon. The number three on the side of his head also made a reappearance in Gabon but Ghana still lost the third-place play-off 1-0 to Burkina Faso.
Asamoah Gyan had to re-think his hair style choices while playing in the UAE
5. Baby Jet scores a hit
What some football fans across the world might not know is that Gyan also had a successful music career.
Using the stage name Baby Jet, he recorded three albums with hiplife musician Castro (hiplife being a famous musical style synonymous with Ghana).
The single African Girls was released in August 2010 and won the best hiplife single of the year at the Ghana Music Awards, although Paintsil has his own favourite, Do the Dance.
“It was one of the songs that travelled all over the world, not only Africa, not only Ghana.
“A lot of Ghanaians danced to it, sometimes the dressing room would dance to it.”
Gyan and Castro, a fellow Ghanaian, met in Italy in 2005 when Gyan was spotted in the crowd at a show and invited on stage. They became friends before Castro disappeared while jet skiing on holiday. Gyan was even forced to deny being involved in his friend’s ritual sacrifice.
Paintsil believes Baby Jet’s music “impacted a lot of people’s lives” and even more success could have followed.
“It’s great to see one person having so much talent. I believe that even if you give him movie scripts, Baby Jet can perform very well. He’s blessed.
“These things come to people who have a good, clean heart and he’s one of them.”
Asamoah Gyan celebrates after scoring a late equaliser for Sunderland against Newcastle
6. Sunderland cult hero
Gyan played for 11 clubs in eight countries during his career, with spells in Italy, France, Turkey, China and India.
Perhaps his most high-profile move came in August 2010 when he joined Premier League Sunderland after his exploits at the World Cup in South Africa.
Then aged 24, he arrived on Wearside for what was then a club record $20 million, scoring on his Premier League debut as a sub before then also finding the net on his full debut.
His outgoing personality, part-time career as a rap superstar and celebration dance moves won over fans but his cult status was secured when he scored a 94th-minute equaliser against rivals Newcastle United.
He scored 11 goals in 37 appearances for the Black Cats with many supporters disappointed that he only spent one season at the Stadium of Light before heading to the UAE on a loan move that “baffled” then manager Steve Bruce.
Paintsil understands why his former national team skipper inspires adoration, both abroad and at home in Ghana.
“Gyan is a great character. He has a sense of humour. We had so much fun.
“He is very unique and nobody can predict him. He’s always happy.
“He is doing so much for the nation and people. He has given hope and also freedom to the youngsters. I’m so proud of him.”
Baby Jet might now be too old to play football but he has certainly led a hip life up to this point.
Former captain of the Black Stars, Asamoah Gyan, has responded to reports of a $200 million offer made by a Saudi Arabian club to temptArsenal midfielder Thomas Partey.
Gyan took to Twitter and posted a zipped mouth emoji in reaction to a tweet discussing whether Partey, given his age, should accept or reject the offer and focus on staying in Europe.
Drawing from his own career experience, Gyan made a surprising move from Sunderland to the United Arab Emirates after only one season in England.
Speaking to FourFourTwo, he explained that UEA club Al Ain made him an offer ‘he could not resist’.
“I was enjoying my football, but Al Ain offered me wages that instantly made me the best-paid footballer in Africa. I couldn’t resist,” he said.
According to the Saudi offer for Partey, he would receive an annual salary of $100 million, tax free in a two-year deal.
“Arsenal star Thomas Partey has been offered $200 million in wages by a club in Saudi Arabia. Partey will earn an annual, tax-free salary of $100 million if he signs the two-year deal.
The Saudi clubs keen on Partey are Al Ahli, Al Nassr, and Al Khaleej,” former Ghana Football Association spokesperson Saanie Daara reported in a tweet.
Meanwhile, Thomas Partey, 30, has attracted interest from Italian side Juventus, which offered him a three-year contract.
Thomas Partey, who joined Arsenal in the summer of 2020, has two years left on his current contract.
Member of Parliament for Nsawam Adoagyiri constituency, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has put forward a proposal to include former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan as a subject of study in schools, aiming to inspire the younger generation.
Annoh-Dompreh’s suggestion arises following the outpouring of tributes for the Ghanaian football icon, who recently announced his retirement.
While acknowledging the abundant praise and recognition received by Gyan from football federations, fans, and stakeholders, Annoh-Dompreh believes that mere commendations are inadequate.
He argues that making Gyan a focal point of educational studies would not only pay homage to him but also serve as an inspiration to young people.
“A man with such great ability and talents both on and off the pitch deserves more, I strongly believe this personality and vision should be studied in schools to inspire the next generation,” he said on the floor of parliament.
“Again, a monument should be erected in his name to show our appreciation for the diverse contribution he has made to Ghana and the world at large.
“He is an iconic figure whose brand should be promoted to inspire other rich and endowed footballers to act likewise in the manner in which he contributed to the socio-economic development of our country.
“Speaker, he may [have] missed the golden opportunity of not qualifying Ghana to the semi-final in the 2010 World Cup.
“Nonetheless, he never missed the opportunity for restoring joy into the heart of Ghanaians with music, dance, and economic opportunities that he has offered the youth.”
Gyan, who also holds the record for being Africa’s top scorer in the World Cup with six goals, has hinted at a potential return to the game through coaching and scouting, among others.
General Secretary of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Prosper Harrison Addo, has disclosed that preparations are underway to pay tribute to formerBlack Stars captain Asamoah Gyan in light of his retirement announcement on Tuesday.
Gyan, who made significant contributions to Ghana’s national team, has established himself as one of the country’s most esteemed footballers, featuring prominently in numerous tournaments and securing the position as Ghana’s all-time leading scorer with 51 goals in 109 appearances.
Furthermore, Gyan’s remarkable performance in three World Cup tournaments, amassing six goals, has earned him the distinction of being Africa’s top scorer in this prestigious competition.
Due to his exceptional feats, achieved in football, the announcement of his retirement attracted many tributes from federations, teammates, and former footballers as well as football fans among others.
On the part of the GFA, they will go beyond just paying verbal tribute but meet Gyan, plan, and come out with a massive celebration to honour the 37-year-old.
“He is a true legend. We have congratulated him and he deserves all the accolades for what he has done for all of us in terms of the development of the game and the wonderful memories he has given us over the years,” he told Asempa FM
“However, in terms of what we have to do to celebrate him, we would have to take our time and plan together with him so that it can be done in grand style.So we will engage him and come out.
Over the course of nearly 20 years, Gyan has made an unforgettable impact on the sport, leaving behind an impressive array of records.
From his remarkable goal-scoring feats in the African Cup of Nations and the FIFA World Cup to his outstanding accomplishments at both club and international levels, Gyan’s name has become synonymous with triumph and recognition.
However, on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, Asamoah Gyan officially declared his retirement from football, marking the end of a distinguished career that spanned more than two decades.
A look at Asamoah Gyan’s top 10 records
Ghana’s all-time top scorer
Gyan is the all-time leading goal scorer for the Ghana national team. He has scored over 51 goals in his international career, surpassing the previous record held by Abedi Pele.
Youngest goal scorer for Ghana
At the age of 17 years 362 days, Asamoah Gyan became the youngest player to score for Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars.
Gyan scored the goal on his debut against Somalia in the 77th minute in a 2006FIFA World Cup qualifier, three days before he turned 18 years; helping Ghana to win that game, and making him the youngest ever player to score for Ghana.
First Ghanaian to score at World Cup
Gyan helped Ghana qualify for their first World Cup in 2006 and made an impact by scoring in their historic 2-0 victory against the Czech Republic. His goal was Ghana’s first-ever goal at the World Cup.
BBC African Player of the Year
Gyan was named the 2010 BBC African Footballer of the Year after delivering remarkable performances.
With three goals in the Africa Cup of Nations and three goals in the World Cup in South Africa, he outshone competition from fellow players such as Andre Ayew, Didier Drogba, Yaya Toure, and Samuel Eto’o to claim the prestigious award.
Africa’s highest scorer at World Cup
Gyan scored for Ghana in three successive World Cup tournaments in 2006, 2010 and 2014 to etch his name in history. His tally of six goals makes him Africa’s highest scorer at the World Cup, with Roger Milla trailing by a goal and Ahmed Musa two goals behind.
The first player to score in 9 consecutive major international tournaments
Gyan also holds the record as the first player to score in nine consecutive major tournaments. He achieved this milestone in the 2006, 2010, and 2014 editions of the World Cups. He scored at each AFCON tournament he played in between 2008 to 2017. He only failed to score at the 2019 AFCON
One of the fastest players to reach 50 international goals
Gyan scored 50 international goals for Ghana in just 103 appearances, reaching the milestone faster than Ronaldo (114 matches) and Messi (121 games) did for their respective national teams.
Most goals scored in a single season for Al Ain FC
While playing for Al Ain FC in the United Arab Emirates, Gyan set a record by scoring an astounding 44 goals in a single season, cementing his status as one of the most prolific goal-scorers in the league’s history.
Al Ain’s 2nd all-time top scorer
Gyan’s remarkable achievements at Al Ain FC include winning numerous domestic trophies and becoming the club’s second-highest scorer of all time. With an impressive tally of 128 goals in all competitions, he trails only Ahmed Abdullah, who scored 180 goals for the club.
Ghana’s top-scorer at the AFCON
Gyan is the highest-scoring Ghanaian player in the history of the African Cup of Nations. He has netted numerous goals for the Black Stars in the tournament, contributing significantly to their success over the years.
Ghana player of the decade
Gyan received the Player of the Decade award at theGhana Football Awards in 2021 in recognition of his exceptional performances for his country.
He was chosen based on his performance from 2010-2020. Standing out in a competitive category, the veteran striker solidified his place in football history.
After announcing his retirement from professional football, Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan has received celebratory messages from both former and current Black Stars players.
In an emotional press statement shared online, the former captain of the Black Stars concluded his successful football journey.
Ghanaians, along with fellow players, have expressed their admiration for Asamoah Gyan’s accomplished career.
Crystal Palace midfielder Jeffrey Schlupp in the comment section of Gyan’s post on Instagram dubbed the former Sunderland man as ‘Real Legend’.
Former Black Stars goalkeeper, Fatawu Dauda also commented “Legendary” under Gyan’s Instagram.
Former Black Stars player Anthony Baffoe via a post on Twitter hailed Gyan for his career and personality.
“What a career what a player what a personality in and off the pitch -you deserve all the respect Capitan…there is only 1 Asamoah Gyan…thank you thank you thank you.”
Meanwhile, Cremonese forward Felix Afena Gyan described the Black Stars’ all-time top scorer as his idol.
“My inspiration. My Idol. Thank you for making us dream Asamoah Gyan,” Felix Afena-Gyan shared in a post on Twitter.
Former Black Stars striker, David Accam reacting to Gyan’s post on Twitter wrote: Congrats on a great career. It was nice to share the pitch with you.
Asamoah Gyan enjoyed a fruitful career that started at Liberty Professional in 2003 and ended at Legon Cities in 2021 when he last played active football.
He played for 11 different clubs, including Liberty, Udinese, Modena F.C, Stade Rennais, Sunderland, Al Ain FC, Shanghai Port F.C, Shabab Al Ahli Club, Kayserispor, NorthEast United FC, and Legon Cities.
Gyan is Ghana’s all-time leading scorer with 51 goals in 109 games during his international career.
He is one of Africa’s revered strikers, holding the record as Africa’s top scorer at the World Cup with 6 goals.
He scored Ghana’s first-ever goal at theWorld Cup in 2006 and scored the precious goal that sent the country to the quarter-final in 2010, becoming the third African nation to achieve the feat until Morocco bettered the record in the 2022 World Cup.
He played at seven Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, including two finals. Unfortunately, he lost both. He is Ghana’s second-top scorer at the AFCON with 8 goals.
The prolific striker holds the record as Ghana’s all-time leading scorer, having found the net 51 times in 109 appearances for the national team.
His club career commenced in 2003 with Ghana’s premier team, Liberty Professionals. He subsequently ventured to Europe, where he showcased his skills in prominent leagues such as Italy’s Serie A with Udinese, France’s Ligue 1 with Rennes, and England’s Premier League with Sunderland, where he broke the club’s transfer record.
An interlude in the United Arab Emirates saw him don the jersey of Al Ain, contributing to the team’s triumph in securing the UAE Pro-League title while claiming the accolade of the league’s top scorer with an impressive tally of 28 goals in 32 matches. He also made appearances for Shanghai SIPG, Kayserispor, and North East United.
On the international stage, he was a prominent figure for Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars, representing them in three FIFA World Cups held in 2006, 2010, and 2014. Remarkably, he holds the distinction of being Africa’s leading goal-scorer in World Cup history, having found the back of the net six times in total.
Additionally, he graced the field in seven Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, contributing to Ghana’s third-place finish in 2008 and their runner-up positions in 2010 and 2015.
In the twilight of his football career, Gyan returned to his homeland, Ghana, and played for Legon Cities FC. He also shared his remarkable journey and life experiences in a memoir titled “LeGYANdry.”
Asamoah represented four Serie A clubs during his career, but his most successful and memorable days were with Juventus and Inter Milan.
He achieved significant success, particularly with Juventus, where he won numerous titles.
A video shared on social media showcased Asamoah, playing for Juventus at the time, exhibiting exceptional skills as he scored one of the finest goals of his career against Fiorentina.
“Kwadwo Asamoah has always been a baller. Look at the technique,” wrote sports journalist, Owuraku Ampofo, after sharing the video on Twitter.
Gyan responded, also via social media:
“What a player he was.”
Gyan spent three years in the Serie A, where he played for Udinese and Modena, while Asamoah played for Udinese, Juventus, Inter Milan, and Cagliari.
The latter announced his retirement from the game last year.
Meanwhile, Gyan is yet to officially hang up his boots despite last playing a competitive game in 2021.
GFA chief lauds Asamoah Gyan
Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Ghana Football Association second-in-command, Alex Asante describing Gyan as the most committed player to ever feature for the national team.
The legendary Ghanaian played for his country’s national team for almost two decades, starting out as a teenager and working his way up to becoming captain of the Black Stars.
Although Gyan could not win major silverware for his country, he played a pivotal role in Ghana’s World Cup games and remains the continent’s leading scorer at the tournament.
Gyan explains his GPL return
Legendary Ghanaian footballer, Gyan has explained his decision to play in the domestic top flight league was backed by his quest to make an impact in his home country.
Injuries plagued the former Black Stars captain’s brief spell at Ghana Premier League side, Legon Cities and he has since not played competitively after leaving the club in 2021.
It appears that the former Black Stars Captain is a ‘serial benefactor’ and this can be deduced from the gravity of support he has offered others.
Although social media have witnessed a number of celebrities announcing their ‘kind gestures’ to others publicly, some prefer to keep a low profile while helping others who are dear to their hearts.
Asamoah Gyan happens to fall in the category of celebrities who give out without ever posting a single picture on social media.
Interestingly, two astute celebrities have come out to narrate how they have benefited from the footballer’s benevolence.
There could be other ‘celebrity beneficiaries’ the public isn’t privy to.
Let’s take a look at some celebrities who have disclosed how Asamoah Gyan once financially supported them
Earlier in January 2023, Stonebwoy disclosed that Asamoah Gyan took care of the cost of his knee surgery seven years ago.
The dancehall artiste’s right leg was deformed after he was involved in an accident about two decades ago. Reports suggest the same accident took away his twin brother’s life.
Having been limping for many years, the BET award winner finally went under the knife to fix his knee and has now revealed that Gyan paid for the procedure.
“Asamoah Gyan you came through for me around this same time 7 years on. You decided to take my surgery cost, I’m forever Grateful,” he wrote on Twitter.
Nacee
In a recent interview with KofiTV, gospel singer Nacee, disclosed that Asamoah Gyan once came through for him and his former group, ‘No Tribe’, at a time they needed it the most.
He recounted that Asamoah Gyan supported a ‘No Tribe’ concert with an 8,000-dollar donation after he (Nacee) called on him for support.
Nacee made these statements while explaining his reasons for paying homage to the Black Stars player in his popular ‘Boys Boys’ song.
“I mentioned Asamoah Gyan in the song because he had helped me. In 2015 we were preparing for a concert and I was struggling to get money to pay for certain things. Asamoah Gyan gave me $8000. I just want to get the opportunity to meet him once again and say thank you. He is a good person,” he emphasized.
Asamoah Gyan is a Ghanaian professional footballer born on 22 November 1985) and the former captain of the Ghana national team
Gyan began his career in 2003 with Ghanaian Premier League club Liberty Professionals scoring ten goals in sixteen matches then spent three seasons with Serie A club Udinese via two loan at Modena netting on fifteen occasions in 53 league matches and at Udinese where he scored 11 times in 39 league matches. In 2008, Gyan joined Ligue 1 club Rennes, netting fourteen times in forty-eight league matches during two seasons. In 2010, Gyan joined Premier League club Sunderland, breaking the club’s transfer record and netting on ten occasions in thirty-four Premier League matches during two seasons
In 2011, Gyan joined Al Ain of the UAE Pro-League on loan and became the league’s top-goalscorer, scoring 24 times in 27 matches. In the following season, Gyan permanently joined Al Ain and once again became the league’s top-goalscorer while he helped Al Ain retain the UAE Pro-League title, scoring an impressive 28 goals in 32 matches. In the 2013–14 season, Gyan scored on 44 occasions in 40 matches with Al Ain.
Gyan is the all-time leading goalscorer of the Ghana national team, with 51 goals.He represented Ghana at the 2006, 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups. With 6 goals, he is the top African goalscorer in the history of the World Cup. Gyan has also represented Ghana at the 2004 Summer Olympics and in seven Africa Cup of Nations in 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2019, helping them finish in third-place in 2008 and runner-up in 2010 and 2015. He launched his memoir, titled “Legandry,” at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra.
A forward with a promising future, Antoine Semenyo, has voiced his appreciation for renowned Ghanaian attacker Asamoah Gyan.
Semenyo, a forward for Bournemouth in the English Premier League, talked about his desire to emulate Gyan and succeed as a football player.
His remarks clarified the significance of having motivating role models to look up to as well as the effect role models may have on young football players.
“I used to watch him when he came to AFCON competitions and the World Cup. He was such a big player and I dream to be exactly like him,” he told GhanaWeb.
Antoine Semenyo scored Ghana’s only goal against Angola in the first leg of the Afcon 2023 qualifiers doubleheader last month at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.
Born in England, Semenyo is of Ghanaian descent. He debuted with the Ghana national team in a 3–0 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification win over Madagascar on 1 June 2022.
In honor of US Vice President Kamala Harris, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo threw a state banquet on Monday evening.
On March 26, 2023, the US Vice President flew into Ghana on a three-day state visit. After a quick ceremony at the Kotoka International Airport, she was welcomed by Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia.
On March 27, President Akufo-Addo hosted a dinner for the US Vice President and her husband, Douglas Emhoff, as part of their visit.
Several well-known Ghanaians from the corporate, political, sporting, and entertainment worlds attended the state banquet.
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, National Security and Defence Ministers, Kan Dapaah and Dominic Nitiwul, as well as Attorney-General Godfred Dame were present.
Among the notable personalities were Osei Kwame Despite, Ernest Ofori Sarpong, Asamoah Gyan, and Zoomlion CEO Joseph Siaw Agyapong.
Others included Church of Pentecost Chairman Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Electoral Commission Chairperson Jean Mensa, and former MP for Jomoro Samia Nkrumah.
Music stars Amakye Dede, Wiyaala, and Efya were also present to deliver impressive performances on the night.
Comic Actor Dr Likee aka Akaebenezer has revealed that former Blackstars skipper Asamoah Gyan is the one behind his success.
For the past weeks, many people have come out to state how they have been benefiting or have benefitted from the footballer and we believe now is the turn of the actor to also reveal to the world his secret.
Dr Likee was recently made the brand ambassador for Shatta Wale’s ‘Shaxi’ ride in Kumasi and was gifted a car by the musician but little did we know Asamoah Gyan was also behind the scene doing his part.
In a post on social media, Dr Likee who is also known as Ras Nene has called on Ghanaians and his fans to help him thank Asamoah Gyan for all the things he has done for him.
According to him, the former Blackstars skipper has been the one behind his success all these while and has been the support pillar for his Street Life foundation.
Taking to his official Instagram handle, he posted “The world should help me thanks this gentleman for all he has done for me in my entire life. He is the brain behind my success. He supported me a lot including my foundation “STREET LIFE “ at Angelic Tv. God bless you and you will always remain in my heart. I love you @asamoah_gyan3”
Antoine Semenyo finally met his idol Asamoah Gyan after scoring the winner in the game between Ghana and Angola in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The Bournemouth forward came on in the second-half to smash home the winner late in injury time as the Black Stars collected all three points.
After the game, Semenyo was spotted with Gyan, who was visibly giving the forward instructions on his positioning.
In a video shared on social media, Gyan, who has seen it all at the senior national team, looked like handing over his scoring prowess to Semenyo.
The victory keeps Ghana top of Group E, and three points clear off second place Angola and the Central African Republic.
The Black Stars will seal qualification if they beat the Palancas Negras in Angola on Monday.
How Semenyo reacted to his winner
The Bournemouth forward expressed delight after netting a late winner for the Black Stars against Angola.
“There was no pressure. I need to make sure I’m effective for the team. I always wanna help the team and be effective. I am happy today and we have to go again in the next few days,” he said after the game, as quoted by GHANASoccernet. “I’m really happy for the goal. I needed it, and the team needed it.”
The Black Meteors are preparing for the double-header against Algeria in the final round of qualifiers for the tournament to be hosted in Morocco.
Ghana will travel to Algiers for the first leg on March 24, before hosting the North Africans in Kumasi four days later.
Fans hail Thomas Partey Thomas Partey seems to have finally won the hearts of Ghanaian football fans after a strong display in the game against Angola.
The Arsenal midfielder captained the Black Stars to a hard-fought victory over the Palancas Negras in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Kumasi on Thursday. Second-half substitute, Antoine Semenyo scored late in injury time to handGhana all three points.
Ever since Christian Atsu’s demise was announced testimonies about his selfless being keep pouring in.
Asamoah Gyan, former captain of the Black Stars, has joined the others in penning down a heartfelt homage to the late Ghanaian international.
According to him, Atsu was one of his favorites as he derived support and encouragement from him.
He commended Christian for remaining humble despite reaching the height of his career.
The former captain added that Ghana and the world at large has lost a great soul, as Atsu is irreplaceable.
Find Asamoah Gyan’s tribute:
Christian was one of my favourite players and also one of the guys very close to my heart.
I’m not God but the trust Christian had in me was unbelievable. He always tells me “ Asa, please try and play every game for us cos I don’t see us winning without you”.
Anytime he sees me, he shakes he head and starts laughing. After every goal I score, Christian always walks to me and always say “ Asa, Nyame shira wo (God bless you). My heart is in pain for loosing humble, innocent and unbelievable footballer like Christian. Thank you for everything. Rest in Peace Brother.
Today, Friday, March 17 the late Christian Atsu’s family, friends, football players, and prominent figures, includingPresident Akufo-Addo, have gathered to pay their final respects.
Atsu was discovered dead on Saturday, having spent the previous 12 days trapped beneath wreckage after the terrible earthquake that devastated Turkey and Ukraine.
As one of Ghana’s best scorers in history, Asamoah Gyan drives some of the fanciest cars you could ever see.
At a point, when the former Black Stars captain signed his mega-deal with Chinese club Shanghai SIPG, the Ghanaian star was earning £227,000 per week, which made him wealthy to afford.
Just like many football stars, Gyan has a taste for sweet wheels, and that is evident in the collection of cars he owns.
Among Gyan’s collection of multi-million dollar cars is the immaculate Rolls Royce, which is the preferred choice of wealthy British men.
The striker’s gold Rolls-Royce Phantom was first spotted in 2015 during his spell at United Arab Emirates outfit Al-Ain. At the time, the car was worth a reported $402 000
Gyan’s Roll Royce, originally white, was converted to a glowing gold colour that is pleasing to the eye. These days he only drives it to big events.
The former Sunderland striker also owns a Range Rover Sport, which is one of the cars he loves to roll in on regular days.
He also owns a customized Mercedes-Benz bus stuffed with purple velvet seats, gold trim, a bar, and three 42-inch LED televisions. The luxurious bus only moves when Gyan is in the midst of his crew.
Asamoah Gyan’s fleet of cars includes a Dodge Challenger, a Land Cruiser, a Hummer, and an Escalade, among many others.
Asamoah Gyan, a former captain of the Black Stars, thinks that Christian Atsu’s untimely departure will humanise football and help Ghanaians understand that, at the end of the day, athletes are just regular people.
According to Asamoah Gyan, people often forget that football players are regular people and hold them to a higher standard of moral behaviour due to the wealth and luxury that come with the profession.
In a Peace FM interview, the legendary footballers expressed their opinion that Atsu’s passing provides a chance for people to reconsider their opinions of footballers and stop giving them a bad rap.
After Atsu’s passing, according to Gyan, the criticism of football players should stop because Ghanaians now understand the sacrifice that players make.
“This is the time for some Ghanaians to respect our jobs. We’ve been criticised for all these years for taking the tax payer’s money, but they forget that every professional gets paid for what they do. They don’t know the risk we go through. People only see us on TV with our flashy lifestyle, but we put our lives on the line.
“This was someone people depended on; now he is gone. This is the time for people to respect us. The disrespect is too much. I’m sure people are now beginning to understand what we go through. Sometimes we play in war-torn countries. We deserve the pay we get. This is an example for everyone. I’m in pain, but it’s a natural disaster. We will do all we can to support the family,” he said.
Asamoah Gyan also paid tribute to Christian Atsu and hinted at plans to organize a farewell match for the former Newcastle star.
“I’m planning to organize a game to raise money for the family. I believe when that day comes, everyone including the stars will come on board to support us so that we can raise funds for the family of Christian Atsu,” he said.
Asamoah Gyan was a close pal of Atsu and has already visited the family to commiserate with them following the passing of their beloved.
A powerful earthquake struck South-eastern Turkey, near the Syrian border, killing more than 40,000 people as they slept and trapping many others in the early hours of Monday.
The US Geological Survey said the 7.8 magnitude tremor struck at 04:17 local time (01:17 GMT) at a depth of 17.9km (11 miles) near the city of Gaziantep.
Hours later, a second quake, which had a magnitude of 7.5, hit the Elbistan district of Kahramanmaras province.
Hatayspor winger Christian Atsu was one of the club’s seven employees who lost their lives after the disaster.
Shatta Wale, a Ghanaian dancehall musician, has explained why, despite their friendship, he has yet to record a song in Christian Atsu’s honour. Atsu was a winger for the Black Stars.
Shatta Wale claims that his ability to write and create a song to honour Christian Atsu’s memory was hampered by the loss of the musician.
He admitted that despite their friendship not being as close as it was with Asamoah Gyan, he was always proud of Christian Atsu’s perseverance in achieving success in life.
“I have heard people ask why I haven’t done a song for Christian Atsu as I have done in the past. I know I have done songs to honour some personalities in the past, including the late Major Mahama.”
“I haven’t been able to do it for Atsu because his death has hit me so hard and it has affected my ability to write a song for him,” Shatta Wale said.
He also criticised the media for waiting for Christian Atsu to die before publicising his good deeds and the charity work he was doing while he was alive.
“God will punish you media people for waiting for him to die before making Ghanaians aware of the good deeds that he was doing. All the charity work he did, you couldn’t talk about it but now you are doing it because he is dead,” Shatta Wale ended.
Background
Christian Atsu was found dead on the morning of Saturday, February 18, 2022, at the site of his collapsed apartment twelve days after a devastating earthquake hit parts of Turkey and Syria.
The one-week observation of Christian Atsu has been scheduled for Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Accra.
Christian Atsu played in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil and four other African Cup of Nations tournaments.
Ghanaian football legend Asamoah Gyan has caused a stir after threatening to harm Twitter user and self-acclaimed critic Bongo Ideas over some comments he made regarding the late Christian Atsu.
Bongo, who had been making light of Atsu’s death in his tweets, finally went too far with a tweet that insinuated Atsu was haunting him from beyond the grave.
Gyan responded quickly, expressing his anger in a vulgar Instagram post. Many suggest Gyan’s anger may be beyond Bongo’s tweets, with some Twitter users saying Bongo had made direct remarks about Gyan on his Instagram comment section and quickly deleted them.
Gyan, a close friend of Atsu, was deeply upset by Bongo’s insensitive comments. In his Instagram post, Gyan called out Bongo in no uncertain terms, using strong language to warn him that he had “messed with the wrong people”. Gyan also threatened to find Bongo and make him pay for his comments.
Christian Atsu appeared in my dream today. Eeiii! What have done wrong? I’m not even a family member. Terrifying, bruh. 😱 🤷♂️ 🙆🏽♂️
The incident has caused a lot of debate on social media, with many people expressing their support for Gyan’s reaction. Some have even suggested that Bongo should be held accountable for his actions.
In contrast, others have criticized Gyan for his violent response, saying he was a role model and a public figure and hence should not have responded that way. Gyan has since deleted the Instagram post.
The pain of being kicked out of the Black Stars is making him attack me unprovoked. I've said nothing to him, and even until today, I didn’t know he existed.
In response to Asamoah Gyan’s comments, Bongo Ideas has denied any direct statements about Gyan as has been suggested by some Twitter users and has claimed that his tweets were not meant to offend anyone. In a tweet, he stated that he was exercising his freedom of speech and expressing his opinions about the late Christian Atsu.
Bongo has also expressed shock and fear over Gyan’s violent reaction and has vowed to take legal action against him. He has indicated that he will report the matter to the police and pursue legal action to protect his safety.
Bongo Ideas And Asamoah Gyan Spark Debate
AbaaVictory said:
Herh Asamoah Gyan, you have lost it. Guy you have definitely reduce the standard most Ghanaians see you. You are not that guy again,how do you threat someone on social media.
Linus_4Real reacted:
The rubbish people come and type here that what if Bongo goes missing just dey bore me. Was he thinking about what the people he talks bad about feel?
AccraGuyy said:
I’m wondering what this young guy did in the first place to amount this aggressive tone from Asamoah Gyan.
The former captain of the Black Stars, Asamoah Gyan has trended on social media, after he made a post on social media, said to be directed at a popular social media troll Bongo Ideas
The tweet which was deleted a few moments after it was made, had the player expressing his fury, stating that his attacker “touched the wrong person”.
With the use of angry face emoji to visibly communicate how incensed he was, Asamoah Gyan, although did not categorically state what he would do to his attacker indicated his readiness to deal with the individual.
“…I will definitely find him. You will get the attention you want,” Gyan said while sending a signal that by the time he is done with the troll, his mother “will not even recognise you”.
Screenshots of the post have been in circulation on various social media platforms, courting a conversation as the community dissects the post.
The troll has since responded to the post, asking the police to hold Gyan “responsible for any physical harm” he suffers.
Some former players of the Black Stars on Tuesday visited the family of the late Christian Atsu to sympathise with the bereaved.
Asamoah Gyan together with Sulley Muntari, Emmanuel Agyemang Badu, Baffour Gyan and Haminu Dramani signed a book of condolence for their deceased colleague.
They were all draped in black outfits during their visit.
Asamoah Gyan signs book of condolenceAsamoah Gyan with Atsu’s twin sisterAgyeman Badu with Atsu’s twin sisterSulley Muntari, Emmanuel Agyemang Badu, Baffour Gyan and Haminu Dramani (Not in any particular order)
On Monday, the Ayew family visited the share to extend their condolence and support in such trying times.
Christian Atsu was reported dead over the weekend after being trapped under a rubble following an earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6, 2023.
His remains have been transported into the country and the government, as well as his family are working to give him a befitting burial.
Asamoah Gyan, a former Ghanaian international, recently shared another heartwarming tale about his humble beginnings selling maize with his father at Kaneshie market when he was a small boy.
Gyan, who went to Seven Great Princess Academy, one of the top schools in Accra, doesn’t enjoy calling his parents impoverished, but he acknowledges that there were difficult moments.
“When you talk about poor people, they are those in the village but my parents were able to cater for me. My mother was a headmistress and my father was a businessman, he sold maize at the Kaneshie market,” the ex-Black Stars player said.
According to Gyan although he went to the same school as Shatta Wale, the dancehall musician went to the elite branch in Dansoman while he schooled in Laterbiokoshie.
“I was with Charles Mensah [Shatta Wale] at Seven Great and they opened a new one, the one at Dansoman, so that was where Shatta went. The rich people went there,” the former Liberty Professionals player said.
When asked if he grew up as a rich kid, Gyan told TV3, “Nah, my parents did well to cater for my education, we were not that rich. I won’t be a hypocrite to motivate people that we were poor and they try to motivate people.”
Reminiscing on his days as a student, Gyan disclosed that he often went to the market after school to help his father whose business was selling bags of maize.
“From school, I used to go sit down at the Kaneshie market and sell. Now sometimes when I’m around that place driving when I get down people will think Asamoah Gyan came from the sky but they didn’t know I was there selling maize.
“I didn’t sell the maize but my dad goes to Nkoranza and they bring them in a sack to sell to the Kenkey sellers,” he said.
Gyan added “sometimes we don’t use the Kaneshie footbridge, we jump the fence to pick a car to Mallam but people don’t believe it.”
Ace satirist, Kwaku Simtim-Misa has called on Ghanaians to celebrate people “while they are alive” instead of waiting till they are dead.
In a tweet on February 7, 2023, which came with the hashtag #celebraetheliving, KSM, as the stand-up comedian is affectionately called, expressed concern about the reaction of some Ghanaians to news that Christian Atsu was a victim of the earthquake in Turkey that killed more than nine thousand and injured tens of thousands.
He suggested that it was imperative to give people their flowers before they depart with a spotlight on Asamoah Gyan (Baby Jet), a former captain of the national senior soccer team, Black Stars.
“Ei Ghanafour, You see the copious OUTPOURING of LOVE, SYMPATHY and PRAISES we UNLEASHED on Christian Atsu when we thought he was dead? Can we recognize and celebrate folks “small” while they are ALIVE? Baby Jet and PLENTY others on my mind o,” KSM’s tweet read.
Background
A powerful earthquake struck South-eastern Turkey, near the Syrian border, killing more than 5,000 people as they slept and trapping many others in the early hours of Monday.
The US Geological Survey said the 7.8 magnitude tremor struck at 04:17 local time (01:17 GMT) at a depth of 17.9km (11 miles) near the city of Gaziantep.
Hours later, a second quake, which had a magnitude of 7.5, hit the Elbistan district of Kahramanmaras province.
In September 2022, the 31-year-old Black Stars winger penned a one-year deal to join the Turkish side following a spell in Saudi Arabia.
Stonebwoy, a celebrated Ghanaian dancehall artiste, has made an astonishing revelation about how Asamoah Gyan paid for his surgery in Germany seven years ago.
On May 7, 2016, Stonebwoy, originally known as Livingstone Etse Satekla, underwent knee surgery in Germany to correct an anomaly that left him limping.
The Bhim Nation president had to undergo surgery on his knee to correct the abnormality, and it was the Black Stars’ all-time top scorer, Asamoah Gyan, who came through for the musician.
On the seventh anniversary of his treatment, the 2015 BET Awards winner took to social media to thank Asamoah Gyan for covering his surgery costs.
“Asamoah Gyan, you came through for me around this same time 7 years ago. You decided to take my surgery cost, I’m forever Grateful,” Stonebwoy tweeted.
Asamoah Gyan who was also shocked replied saying, “Oh woooow. 7 years already? I’m happy to be part of this. It’s all from the heart.”
According to Stonebwoy, he will never forget Asamoah Gyan’s kind gesture because it occurred five months after he lost his mother.
During his performance at Kwahu over the weekend, the ‘Top Skanka’ crooner was spotted having a knee bandage on before giving out an astonishing performance.
Stonebwoy’s right leg was left deformed after he was involved in an accident some 22 years ago. The same accident, according to reports, took away his twin brother’s life.
Despite the challenges, Stonebwoy has never allowed his condition to deny him the chance of living his dream as a musician.
The Ghana Football Association [GFA] are expected to name a new head coach for the national team this month.
Otto Addo, who was the head coach left his role after Ghana’s early at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Chris Hughton and Kwasi Appiah among other coaches have been linked to the vacant job.
However, Gyan, who is the country’s all-time leading goalscorer says the national team need a coach whose work cannot be influenced.
“We need an experienced coach, someone with strong credentials…Even if he is an inexperienced coach we should be able to identify what the coach has taught the players in terms of their style of play,” he told Dan Kwaku Yeboah on YouTube.
“You can take an inexperienced coach but make sure he understands the game, someone who will make the people understand his philosophy.
“Someone who can take charge, not someone who takes orders, you have to be strict and take charge of what you are doing,” Gyan, who played at the 2006, 2010 and 2014 World Cups added.
The Black Stars are expected to regroup in March for the doubleheader against Angoal in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] qualifiers.
Asamoah Gyan, Ghana’s all-time leading scorer, has suggested that the Black Stars require a coach who will be resolute in making his own judgments and not submit to direction from the Ghana Football Association (GFA).
He believes that having a tough coach will put the Black Stars back where they belong and that having specific attributes could help the team.
Following Otto Addo’s resignation from his position following the Black Stars’ early withdrawal from the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, the Ghana FA is looking for a new head coach.
James Kwasi Appiah, who wants to lead the club for a third time, and Chris Hughton are two coaches who are considering applying for the open position.
“We need an experienced coach, someone with strong credentials…Even if he is an inexperienced coach we should be able to identify what the coach has taught the players in terms of their style of play,” he is quotes by JoySports to have told Dan Kwaku Yeboah on YouTube.
“You can take an inexperienced coach but make sure he understands the game, someone who will make the people understand his philosophy,” he added.
“Someone who can take charge, not someone who takes orders, you have to be strict and take charge of what you are doing,” Gyan added.
Before the Black Stars reassemble for the next phase of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches, a new head coach is anticipated to be selected.
Ghanaian musician, Stonebwoy, has taken to social media to express his heartfelt gratitude towards former Ghanaian national football team captain, Asamoah Gyan.
Recalling an incident that occurred seven years ago, Stonebwoy explained how Gyan had generously covered the costs of his surgery after he was involved in an accident.
In his tweet, Stonebwoy expressed his eternal appreciation for Gyan’s unwavering support during a trying time in his life.
Gyan, taken aback by the swift passage of time, responded to the tweet by expressing his happiness at having been a part of the incident.
He affirmed that his actions were purely motivated by the heart.
The two have previously collaborated on songs, including “our enemies”.
Ex-Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has opened up about his lowest moment in his career as a footballer.
According to him, his open goal miss against Namibia in the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] was the lowest moment in his career.
Gyan is the country’s all-time top goal scorer with 51 goals after making 109 appearances for the country.
Black Stars were playing their second group game as hosts of the tournament 15 years ago, after a late win over Guinea in their opening game.
In the game against Namibia, the late Junior Agogo scored the only goal to give Ghana all three points.
The Namibia goalkeeper was unable to hold onto the ball, leaving the then 22-year-old Gyan, who was gunning for his second goal of the competition, with everything but an empty net in front of him, but the striker shot it wide.
The next day, Gyan with his brother Baffuor threatened to leave camp due to the ‘harsh’ criticisms the former suffered from Ghanaians
“Statistically we were ahead. Ghanaians thought we were going to beat them [Namibia] like 20-0. And it was one of those days. I wasn’t lucky. I think I was one of the best players on the field but I wasn’t lucky,” the former Black Stars captain told TV3.
“One opportunity that I got at an acute angle. The goalkeeper fumbled and the ball dropped. The keeper was out and I just hit the ball wide.
“And the following day…eii! That was the first time I experienced criticism. So there were just insulting. It was really bad.”
The former Sunderland and Liberty Professionals striker, however, confessed that it was a defining event in his career as it made him unassailable.
“It made me a strong guy. All my life, I was pampered and that was how I developed that tough skin.”
Gyan is currently clubless having parted ways with Legon Cities two years ago.
Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has disclosed that he misses his friend Castro, who went missing nine years ago, every day.
Gyan and Castro, who was born Theophilus Tagoe, were very good friends and even recorded many songs together.
However, the singer went missing in July 2014 with one Janet Bandu while on holiday at the Ada Estuary with Gyan, his brother Baffour, and others.
This was after Castro and Miss Janet Bandu drowned in an accident after going on a Jet Ski ride at the Ada Estuary.
Castro and Asamoah Gyan
Castro is yet to be found since drowning and Gyan has revealed that he misses his friend every day, although he tries to hide the emotions.
“I met Castro in Italy. He came there with KK Fosu for a show in Udine and while performing, he spotted me in the crowd and invited me on the stage to dance,” the veteran striker told Dan Kwaku Yeboah in a YouTube interview, as quoted by Ghanasoccernet.
“So it was at that time that we clicked and this was in 2005. After the show, I took their numbers and when they arrived in Ghana, Castro called me to inform me they are back in the country.”
He added: “I asked him to perform some freestyle, so as he was performing, I was harmonising, and at that moment he knew I had some musical talent. We went to the studio and made the hit record African Girls.
“I miss him every day but I just don’t show the emotions. I always feel his presence around me.”
In Gyan’s autobiography, Legyandary, he narrated the lengths he had to go, including visiting a shrine, in his search for Castro when the musician went missing.
“As we contemplated our next line of action, a man from the town showed up. He claimed there was an oracle in Ada which could help us find the missing persons,” Gyan wrote in his book.
“He added that the oracle was very powerful and such matters can be easily handled by it. Though I wasn’t very superstitious, I felt obliged to go along since we were in a fix.”
He further explained: “What else could we do? I was a little scared of the ensuing encounter with a priest so I declined to join them to the shrine. I had a little money on me so I decided to return to the hotel and gather some money in case we had to make any payments later on.
“I was in a dilemma, lost in thought and wondering if perhaps this oracle could help. One returned with news that the consultation would cost Ghc 100 and a bottle of schnapps. I wondered silently if the schnapps was for the gods or for the priest.”
The former Sunderland star said he was initially reluctant to join the rest to the shrine, but was quick to add that Castro was worth making such a sacrifice even if he didn’t believe in voodoo.
Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan says his childhood club used JUJU in some of their games at the colt level when he was a juvenile footballer in Ghana’s capital, Accra.
The all-time Ghana top scorer who is the African player with the highest amount of goals at the FIFA World Cup says their juvenile club, Cedar FC made all of them engaged in bathing with some concoction all in the name of looking for a win in a colts league match.
According to Gyan, during his colts football days, there were days they were taken to places to engage in activities that will help them win games.
He also added that a lot of players engage in juju but that is their secret.
“Yes, it is there, anything that has a name exists. We all like in colts we all go together and they tell us to get this and bath with it do this and that. And if you don’t do it and the team loses you caused the defeat. With Cedar we went once or twice we played Liberty we were beaten four,” he said on Dan Kwaku Yeboah TV.
“I remember another colts game, a man told us to do something for two goals. Sometimes with a padlock, they will tell you if you score one that is it.”
“You can get an empty net and shoot wide when the one goal enters that is it. When someone scores a goal people usually say this is a mallam goal they know it (juju) is there,”
“We all have what we believe. Someone will close from church and pass by a mallam. There are a lot of players if they will tell the truth they do those things.”
“Someone will not tell you their secret but if you are very observant you will see that something is going on. That person will not tell you there is something going on but if you are observant there are certain things you will see,”
“You can’t mention names, someone’s secret, nothing goes on in the dressing room but if the person is going to sleep do you know what they do.”
“If a pastor stands behind the pulpit you don’t know what he has done before coming so your secret is your power. There are those who are very deep into juju but will come and behave like they are holy,” he concluded.
Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan says that why did former Ghana coach Kwasi Appiah apologize to him if the decision to strip him of the captaincy was right.
On the eve of the African Cup of Nations in Egypt in 2019, the coach of the Black Stars Kwasi Appiah decided to strip Asamoah Gyan off the captain’s armband.
Instead, coach Kwasi Appiah handed the captain’s armband to Gyan’s deputy Andre Ayew creating a storm even before the tournament began.
The former Sunderland player believes former Black Stars gaffer Kwasi Appiah had the time wrong and habours regrets about that decision but adds that the reasons given him were not coherent.
“Of course, I didn’t agree but if you think you’ve taken the decision why do you call me to apologise? My team met his team at Holiday Inn,” Gyan told Dan Kwaku Yeboah on YouTube.
“They spoke to me and apologised and told me not to be angry. Why do you have to apologise if it’s your decision? If it’s the right decision, why do you call my team and sit down to talk about it? Why? If it’s because of the relationship we had then I understand.”
He added: “He gave me the captain. He flew to Dubai but when he wanted to take the armband back, it wasn’t the right time. He had to give me a tangible reason. Somebody was the captain before me and I don’t have a problem with coach but I felt the timing was wrong. And also the explanation for the reason why he did that wasn’t coherent. That was why I got angry.”
“I told home I was angry and suggested that he leaves me out of the squad so that he could work with a sound mind. He told me I should rethink it because I’m in his plans.”
Asamoah Gyan retired abruptly after the incident and it had to take Presidential persuasion from the head of state Nana Addo for him to rescind his decision in a tournament he was on the periphery.
Ghana’s all-time top scorer with 51 goals has not called time on his storied career but has been unattached for close to two years now.
Former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan says he always prioritized the national team over everything else.
Gyan, who is the country’s all-time leading goal scorer was a key figure for the national team during his playing days.
Opening up on his love for his country, the former Sunderland and Stade Rennais striker said he chose to play for Ghana over signing for Manchester City in 2008.
He explained that the Premier League side wanted to sign him that year but moved on to sign Emmanuel Adebayor when he told them he wanted to play for Ghana at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) which was hosted in Ghana.
“I always say I’m very patriotic. At the time Sheik Mansour had freshly bought Man City and they wanted to sign me,” Gyan told Dan Kwaku Yeboah on YouTube.
“But I had the national team at heart. I chose the national team over everything. That’s why some things pain me.
“People didn’t understand. But I’m sure after this interview they’ll understand why things panned out that way,” he added.
Gyan insists he hasn’t retired yet but has also not been involved in active football since parting ways with Ghana Premier League side Legon Cities in 2021.
The 37-year-old featured in the 2006, 2010 and 2014 World Cups in Germany, South Africa and Brazil respectively with the Black Stars.
Former coach in Ghana, Kwesi Appiah said he has no issues with Asamoah Gyan over the 2019 Black Stars captaincy controversy.
Gyan, who led the national team for more than five years, was dropped by coach Appiah as the captain of the side ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations competition in Egypt.
The two men were close friends prior to the tournament but Appiah stunned the entire country when he announced Andre Ayew as his new leader.
Gyan, who is Ghana’s all-time leading scorer, was axed as the substantive captain of the side even though he was named in the squad for the competition.
This prompted the striker’s to announce his retirement from the national team before the country President Nana Akufo Addo intervened to get him to reverse the decision.
In an interview with Dan Kwaku Yeboah’s TV, Kwasi Appiah asserted he has no issues with Gyan over the captaincy brouhaha.
“We talk whenever we meet but I don’t know if he has issues with me. He (Gyan) knows I didn’t offend him”
Meanwhile, Kwasi Appiah has reiterated desire to return to the national team following his exit in 2019.
Gyan, despite failing to announce his retirement is yet to feature for any side after leaving Legon Cities.
Former Black Stars’ captain,Asamoah Gyan, is known to be a 360 footballer. This excellent player who doubles as the country’s top goal scorer has over the years won the hearts of many with his signature dance moves that come alive anytime he scores a goal for the national football team.
According to Gyan, some football fans come to the stadium or watch his matches with the hopes of seeing him dance. It brings him joy knowing the positive impact he has on others and the ability to entertain them even on the pitch.
Speaking in an interview with Abeiku Santana on ATUU, he noted that critics who have issues with his dance moves are hypocrites. His only goal is to entertain football lovers knowing the importance Ghanaians attach to the game.
“Some people are hypocrites, those that complain are the same people who pray I score a goal so I can dance and jubilate. I just dance to entertain the fans,” Asamoah explained.
The renowned Ghanaian player who is also known for his lively ‘jama’ sessions that comes with singing and clapping with his teammates highlighted the importance of creating memories on a football pitch.
“People are so passionate about football. Sometimes people follow the game wholeheartedly, it is not easy. When the goal comes you need to leave a mark. The person has to go home and talk about something reason why I just give them a gift…some people are not concerned about the game, they just want to see me dance for them. They come with energy and prayers, hoping that I will score a goal and dance for them,” he disclosed.
On Wednesday, the PSL team hosted Gyan and the SuperSport panel of expert analysts at their Village in Naturena.
It was a 7-4 victory for the Chiefs legends and Gyan, who scored for SuperSport, dubbed the Soweto giants as one of the biggest in the continent.
“It was a fun game to be part of and I was happy to score some goals. Some of the legends still have it,” the former Sunderland striker told the club’s official website.
“And it was great to be at the Kaizer Chiefs Village, the club is one of the biggest clubs in Africa and the experience and the facilities were perfect. I wish Kaizer Chiefs all the best in the future and thank them for hosting us so warmly.”
Gyan is the all-time leading goalscorer for the Black Stars with 51 goals. He represented Ghana at the 2006, 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups.
With six goals, he is the top African goalscorer in the history of the World Cup. Gyan has also represented Ghana at the 2004 Summer Olympics and in seven Africa Cup of Nations in 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2019, helping them finish in third-place in 2008 and runner-up in 2010 and 2015
