Asamoah Gyan says Ghanaians celebrate failure more than achievements
Black Stars General Captain, Asamoah Gyan, has stated that Ghanaians like to always remind people about their past mistakes.
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Asamoah Gyan made this statement after Ghanaians on social media celebrated 10 years since he missed a crucial penalty kick at the 2010 World Cup which would have sent Ghana into the semi-finals.
Source: UGC
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His historic penalty miss against Uruguay during the quarter-finals of the 2010 World Cup keeps coming up in Ghanaian football debates anytime the issue of Ghana's performance at the international level comes up.
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But reacting to the whole conversation, Asamoah Gyan tweeted saying Ghanaians celebrate failures instead of achievements.
Gyan disclosed that he has gotten over the entire issue and his family is proud of him, which, according to him, is the only thing that matters.
“We celebrate failure more than achievements. Me di333 I dey my corner dey enjoy myself. My family is very proud of me. That’s what matters to me the most.”
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YEN.com.gh earlier reported that Ghanaian striker, Asamoah Gyan, had shared rare photos of his father as he celebrates him on his birthday.
In the photos sighted by YEN.com.gh, Asamoah Gyan is seen sitting next to his father with his arm around his shoulders as they pose for the photo.
In another photo, Asamoah Gyan's father, who is popularly known as 'Asase Jay', was seen in a white cloth as he marked his special day.
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