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12 Apr

Asamoah Gyan Names His Favourite Black Stars Coach

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During his tenure with the Ghana national team, Asamoah Gyan, the former captain of the Black Stars, has expressed his admiration for a particular coach. Gyan, who played for almost two decades with the Black Stars and worked with various coaches, both local and foreign, revealed that he found great comfort in working with French tactician Claude Le Roy, who served as Ghana's coach from 2006 to 2008. While acknowledging the contributions of other coaches, the 38-year-old emphasized that Le Roy stood out for him. Gyan praised Le Roy's approach, stating that the coach was open to every player and instilled…

10 Apr

‘Gyan Is A Gift To Sports’

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Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kurt Okraku, has described Asamoah Gyan as a gift to sports. Consequently, the GFA boss has promised to stand ‘shoulder-to-shoulder’ with the legendary footballer ahead of the maiden edition of the All Regional Games. At the media launch of the sports project held in Accra yesterday, Okraku highlighted the GFA’s commitment to offering technical support to the organisers of the multi-disciplinary competition. The initiative is a brainchild of Gyan, which will see each region holding trial competitions and identifying their top sportsmen and women in June, in preparation for national championships scheduled for November. The…

04 Apr

Black Stars: Andre Ayew Is A Good Leader – Asamoah Gyan

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Former Ghana captain, Asamoah Gyan, has praised Andre Ayew’s leadership during his tenure as captain of the Black Stars. Ayew was appointed captain in 2019 by then-head coach Kwesi Appiah, a decision that drew criticism from the media due to Gyan’s active presence on the team at the time. Despite criticism and the team’s failure to progress significantly in major tournaments under Ayew’s leadership, Gyan, who played alongside Ayew during his captaincy, believes Ayew has displayed strong leadership qualities. “Andre is a good leader. I have played with him and been with him at Black Stars camp,” he said on Asempa FM‘s Ultimate…

03 Apr

Thomas Partey Has Been Unlucky – Asamoah Gyan

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Former Black Stars striker, Asamoah Gyan has praised Thomas Partey, noting that Ghana yearns for his presence on the field despite his struggles with injuries. The Arsenal midfielder has faced a tough season, enduring a four-month break due to a muscle injury sustained last October after Ghana’s friendly games against Mexico and the USA. His absence was deeply felt during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast where the Black Stars exited at the group phase, and he hasn’t played for the Black Stars since October last year. Speaking on Asempa FM‘s Ultimate Sports Show Wednesday, Gyan emphasized the significant gap…

23 Feb

I Can Help Develop Sports With My Experience – Asamoah Gyan

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Former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan, has said his wealth of experience positions him to make meaningful contributions to develop sports in Ghana. Gyan’s declaration follows his appointment to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s manifesto committee ahead of the 2024 elections, announced on Tuesday. The 38-year-old will lead the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) sub-committee on Youth and Sports under the party’s flagbearer, Vice President Dr. Bawumia. Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Gyan hinted that his journey through the highs and lows of his career has primed him for this role, emphasizing that real change requires active engagement. https://twitter.com/ASAMOAH_GYAN3/status/1760597983828029579?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1760597983828029579%7Ctwgr%5Eafbe5c1ff678440e011063a27fb55e32061a4a46%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adomonline.com%2Fi-can-help-develop-sports-with-my-experience-asamoah-gyan%2F “When…

22 Jan

Asamoah Gyan Gifts Funny Face GH₵ 1000; Urges Other To Support Him

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Ghanaian football legend, Asamoah Gyan has started an online fundraising for comedian, Funny Face. The embattled comic actor took to social media to reveal that, he has not been able to see his children for years because he is broke. According to him, he has lost many ambassadorial deals due to his public outburst while battling mental issues. Taking to social media, Funny Face rendered unqualified apology to those he has offended and urged them to support him get back to his feet. Touch by his plight, Asamoah Gyan sent GH₵ 1000 to Funny Face and appealed to Ghanaians to…

19 Jan

2023 AFCON: Asamoah Gyan Hails Kudus

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Former Ghana captain, Asamoah Gyan is full of praise for midfielder Mohammed Kudus following his sterling performance in the game against Egypt. Having missed out on the initial game against Cape Verde, Kudus delivered a standout performance as the Black Stars secured a 2-2 draw against the reigning champions at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium on Thursday night. The West Ham midfielder showcased his prowess with 41 touches, an impressive 91% passing accuracy, one key pass, two on-target shots, four successful long balls, and one shot blocked. Taking to his Twitter, Gyan said; “This is what we call QUALITY. Kudussssss”…

09 Jan

Asamoah Gyan: Former Ghana Captain Appointed CAF Ambassador

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In a groundbreaking move, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled its inaugural Ambassadors Program, with iconic football legends El Hadji Diouf, Asamoah Gyan, Ahmed Hassan, and Augustine 'Jay-Jay' Okocha being the first to join this prestigious initiative. The CAF Ambassadors Program aims to leverage the influence and popularity of football legends, community role models, and other notable personalities to promote CAF and African football on a global scale. These ambassadors will play a pivotal role in various activities, ranging from tournaments and charity initiatives to commercial and social events. Selection criteria for these ambassadors were based on their…

09 Dec

‘Awful Judgement, I Will Appeal’ – Asamoah Gyan Reacts After Losing GH¢1 Million Lawsuit

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Ex-Black Stars striker Asamoah Gyan has vowed to appeal his lawsuit of GH¢1 million in court after losing his case to Ghanaian journalist, Anthony Sarfo In an interview with GHOne TV, Asamoah Gyan defined the ruling as awful claiming there could be a conspiracy somewhere. According to the former Shangai SIPG player, he will let his lawyers file an appeal. “I will appeal cos (because) it doesn’t make sense. There is no way I should lose that case. I now heard the judge didn’t collect our evidence and everything," he expressed. “There is a conspiracy somewhere. I will follow up…

18 Nov

Just Feed 60% Of The Balls To Him – Asamoah Gyan Details How Ghana Can Get The Best Out Of Inaki Williams

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Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has weighed in on Ghana's 1-0 victory over Madagascar in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. According to him, there is a need to utilize Athletic Bilbao striker Inaki Williams in the team's attack. Williams' late goal secured three points for Ghana in the match played at the Kumasi Baba Yara Stadium on Friday, November 17, 2023. In a post-match comment on Twitter, Gyan expressed his belief that feeding Inaki Williams with 60% of the balls in attack would make him deliver. "Just feed him with 60% of the balls in attack, and he will be ready mentally to deliver.…