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22 May

Asamoah Gyan Predicts Bright Future For Black Starlets Coach Laryea Kingston After WAFU B U-17 Victory

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Former Ghanaian national team captain Asamoah Gyan has commended Black Starlets coach Laryea Kingston for the team's consecutive victory in the ongoing WAFU B U-17 tournament. The Black Starlets achieved a 2-0 win against Benin, maintaining their top spot in Group A. Initially, Benin seemed capable of causing an upset, but midfielder Mark Kagawa altered the course of the game by scoring the first goal in the 20th minute, much to the delight of the audience. Shortly after, Theophilus Ayamga extended Ghana's lead with an impressive goal following a rebound. Following the match, Asamoah Gyan utilized his official X page to express his admiration for Laryea Kingston's…

16 May

Asamoah Gyan Holds Fruitful Meeting With Zimbabwean President

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Former Ghanaian captain Asamoah Gyan engaged in a fruitful discussion with Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday. Gyan, currently in southern Africa, visited President Mnangagwa at State House in Harare to discuss a wide range of topics. The meeting was marked by a warm welcome from President Mnangagwa, who expressed his pleasure at hosting the legendary footballer. Gyan, renowned for his successful football career and charitable work, highlighted his dedication to forming valuable partnerships to enhance the welfare of young people not only in Ghana but throughout the continent. Following the meeting, Gyan stated, "I have been in Southern Africa in recent…

16 Apr

2010 World Cup: Asamoah Gyan Reveals Conversation With Stephen Appiah After Missed Penalty

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Asamoah Gyan, the former captain of the Black Stars, has responded to and dismissed rumours of any disagreement between himself and former teammate Stephen Appiah regarding the missed penalty in the 2010 FIFA World Cup quarter-final match against Uruguay. Gyan clarified that he was specifically chosen as the primary penalty taker by the coach before the match. He emphasized that he had successfully converted penalties in the previous group-stage matches against Serbia and Australia. Despite the unfortunate outcome against Uruguay, where his shot hit the woodwork after deceiving the Uruguayan goalkeeper, Gyan maintained that he was indeed the designated penalty…

15 Apr

I Wish I Could Retake 2010 World Cup Penalty – Asamoah Gyan

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Former Ghana captain, Asamoah Gyan is hoping for a second chance to retake the missed penalty against Uruguay in the 2010 World Cup quarterfinal. Ghana was then on the verge of becoming the first African nation to reach the semifinal of the Mundial in South Africa, but that did not happen because of the missed penalty. Gyan, who had excelled throughout the global showpiece, missed a crucial penalty in the infamous quarter-final against the South American side which eventually led to Ghana’s elimination. The miss led to intense scrutiny and criticism, with accusations that he was not concentrating during the…

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…