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Asamoah Gyan (/ ˌ æ s ə ˈ m oʊ ə ˈ dʒ ɑː n / ASS-ə-MOH-ə JAHN; born 22 November 1985) is a Ghanaian former professional footballer who played as a striker. He is a former captain of the Ghana national team.
Jun 21, 2023 · Ghana's record goalscorer Asamoah Gyan has announced his retirement from football. The 37-year-old fought back tears as he revealed his decision while on stage with former Ivory Coast striker...
Asamoah Gyan former footballer from Ghana Centre-Forward last club: Legon Cities FC * Nov 22, 1985 in Accra, Ghana
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Jun 21, 2023 · Ghana’s all-time top goalscorer and former Al Ain star Asamoah Gyan has announced his retirement from football. The 37-year-old, who scored 51 goals in 109 appearances for his country, called time on a career spanning more than two decades on Tuesday.
- Gareth Cox
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
Jun 21, 2023 · Ghana's all-time top scorer and former captain, who played in two World Cups and seven Africa Cup of Nations, bids farewell to the game. He is expected to remain in the world of football as a TV consultant.
Jun 2, 2020 · Learn about the journey of Asamoah Gyan, Ghana's all-time leading scorer for the Black Stars, who scored the first goal for Africa at a FIFA World Cup and missed a penalty in the quarter-finals. Discover his childhood, club career, controversies and achievements in this comprehensive article.
