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27 Mar

Jordan Ayew, Gyan And Appiah’s Influence: Agyemang-Badu Details Why Black Stars Are Excelling

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Former Ghanaian midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has commended Jordan Ayew's exceptional leadership skills, which guided the team to victories against Madagascar and Chad in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. According to him, Ayew's composure and strong mentality played an instrumental role in galvanizing the players during the games, leading to the team's terrific performances. The former Udinese midfielder also indicated that the presence of some ex-players, such as Asamoah Gyan and Stephen Appiah, around the team, and their advice, motivated the players to play wholeheartedly. Speaking on Sports Station, aired on TV3, Agyemang-Badu asserted that the Black Stars have qualified for the 2026 World Cup…

25 Mar

Asamoah Gyan Reacts To Black Stars’ 3-0 Win Over Madagascar In 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

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Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has shared his reaction following the Black Stars’ impressive 3-0 victory over Madagascar in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Monday, March 24, 2025. Gyan, who is currently with the team in Morocco as part of Ghana’s contingent, was seen giving a pep talk to the players before the match. His presence and words of motivation seemingly played a role in inspiring the Black Stars to another crucial win. Ghana dominated proceedings at Le Grand Stade d'Al Hoceima, displaying composure and attacking brilliance to secure three valuable points. Thomas Partey led the charge, scoring…

21 Mar

Jordan Ayew Reveals What Dede Ayew, Asamoah Gyan Told Him After He Was Named Black Stars Skipper

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Ghanaian forward Jordan Ayew has disclosed that his brother, Andre Dede Ayew, wished him well after it became public that he had been selected as the substantive Black Stars captain. He indicated that his brother, the former captain of the team, admonished him on how to conduct himself and bond with his colleagues to attain success. The Leicester City attacker also disclosed that former captain Asamoah Gyan had discussions with him and offered advice on how to thrive in his new role. Speaking in an interview with BBC Sport Africa, Jordan Ayew noted that he has learned from previous Black…

19 Mar

Watch As Asamoah Gyan Holds Intense Conversations With Kudus And Jordan Ayew At Training

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Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan visited the Black Stars' training session on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, and was spotted holding serious conversations with Mohammed Kudus and Jordan Ayew. In a video sighted by GhanaWeb, Gyan was initially seen seemingly advising Mohammed Kudus. Although the details of the conversation are not known to the public, Kudus listened attentively as Asamoah Gyan spoke and gestured with his hands. He later had a similar conversation with Jordan Ayew while Ghana Football Association president Kurt Okraku stood beside him. The Black Stars held their second training session on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at…

11 Feb

Sulley Muntari Opens Up On Special Bond With Asamoah Gyan

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In a heartwarming display of camaraderie, Ghanaian football legend, Sulley Ali Muntari, has publicly expressed his deep affection and admiration for fellow national team icon, Asamoah Gyan, despite the latter's past criticism of his former teammates. During a fiery Instagram Live session on January 2, 2025, Gyan took aim at his former Black Stars colleagues, addressing several contentious topics. He notably accused them of lacking courage in the aftermath of his infamous World Cup penalty miss. “Why didn’t the others step forward to take it? They were afraid. Cowards. I will say it — they are cowards,” he said during the live session. However,…

26 Sep

It’ll Cost The Party – Wontumi’s Aide Wades Into Asamoah Gyan’s NPP Resignation Saga

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Oheneba Nana Asiedu, a journalist and aide to the Ashanti Regional chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has posited that the resignation of legendary Ghanaian footballer Asamoah Gyan from the party is one of many decisions that could cost the party the 2024 elections. Oheneba Asiedu, who is gravely disappointed by Gyan’s resignation, believes that the resignation could have been triggered by something significant within the camp. He noted that Asamoah Gyan showed great enthusiasm and passion and that he was shocked by his decision to withdraw from the campaign activities. He warned that the NPP could be headed for opposition if some persons within…

19 Jul

I Took Some Criticisms Personal – Asamoah Gyan On Attacks He Faced As Black Stars Player

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Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has stated that during his time with the national team, he did not take some criticisms lightly. Gyan, Ghana's all-time top scorer, asserted that he did not take criticisms that came off as abusive lightly. Speaking at the Afro Sports Summit in Accra on July 18, the former Sunderland striker said he put himself in the position to be criticised when things did not go as expected because he showed up in games. "It got to a point where I was very consistent in scoring goals. So, I put myself in that position for…

03 Jul

It Was A Tough Decision To Move To China – Asamoah Gyan Reveals

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Asamoah Gyan, the Ghana legend, revealed that his move to the Chinese Super League was a challenging decision for him. After a successful period with Al Ain in the UAE, Gyan signed a two-year deal with Shanghai SIPG in July 2015, earning a weekly salary of £227,000. Despite the difficulty of the move, Gyan consulted with his family and ultimately believed it was the right career move. The decision paid off, as he was able to establish companies that provided employment opportunities for Ghanaians. Gyan, who retired in June 2023, remains Ghana's all-time leading goalscorer with 51 goals and Africa's highest…

27 Jun

Asamoah Gyan Calls For Patience For ‘Young’ Black Stars Team

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Former Ghana captain, Asamoah Gyan has urged patience with the Black Stars under Otto Addo’s leadership, following their recent resurgence in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. After a string of nine winless matches, Ghana triumphed 2-1 against Mali in Bamako and secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Central African Republic in Kumasi’s Baba Yara Stadium. Speaking on UTV, Gyan emphasized the importance of maintaining continuity within the squad, suggesting that retaining 80% of the current players for at least five years could propel Ghana back to its former footballing heights. “The team has given us hope in their last…

25 Jun

I Am Serving In NPP’s Manifesto Committee In The Interest Of Ghana – Asamoah Gyan

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Former Ghana captain, Asamoah Gyan has said his decision to join the New Patriotic Party’s manifesto committee is in the interest of Ghana. Gyan, who previously played for Sunderland and Liberty Professionals, was appointed earlier this year to lead the youth and sports sub-committee of the NPP’s 2024 manifesto committee. In an interview with Asaase Radio, Gyan stated that his involvement in the committee is driven by a desire to contribute to the development of sports in Ghana. ‘I thought this was a great honour. I am not a politician if the National Democratic Congress (NDC) came, I would have…