Asamoah Gyan: Former Black Star Captain Claims He Sacrificed More Than Any Other Player On The Team

Asamoah Gyan: Former Black Star Captain Claims He Sacrificed More Than Any Other Player On The Team

  • Legendary Ghanaian footballer Asamoah Gyan bemoans how he was treated despite his contributions to the Black Stars
  • According to him, there were times he forced himself from his sick bed to represent the national team
  • Asamoah Gyan says that after all these things, he was betrayed by the people he made sacrificed for

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Ghanaian professional footballer Asamoah Gyan claims that he sacrificed for the country more than any other player on the Black Stars team.

Asamoah Gyan recounted episodes where he had to forgo his comfort for the team's interest.

He mentioned that his sacrifices went beyond physical strength and financial contributions.

Asamoah Gyan claims he sacrificed more than any other player on the team
A collage of Asamoah Gyan and other Black Stars team members Image credit: @asamoah_gyan3
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Asamoah Gyan was the captain of the Ghana national team from 2014 to 2019, playing as one of Black Stars' finest strikers.

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In an interview on Asempa FM, he said:

No Ghanaian footballer has sacrificed more than me. Ever. I don't see any player. Everybody knows in their heart. Those in the GFA, wherever, everyone knows. Sacrifices. When you talk about sacrifices, I know what I'm talking about. The team was dear to my heart. When coming to the national team, I do everything to ensure I contribute."

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Ghanaians react to Asamoah Gyan's claims that he sacrificed for the Black Stars team more than any other player

Peeps trooped to the video to confirm the legendary footballer's claims about his sacrifices for Ghana Black Stars. Many applauded Asamoah Gyan for his contribution and support to the national team.

thegodfather_capis commented:

Even the way the captaincy was taken from him wasn’t the best.

nhyirabanana_adowa wrote:

He’s right. God continue to bless him

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Asamoah Gyan remembers Christain Atsu as he talks about men who died trying to feed their families

In other news, YEN.com.gh reported how Asamoah Gyan became emotional when he referenced Christian Atsu in a speech.

The legendary footballer was invited as a special guest of honour at Mrs Miracle Adoma's birthday.

Whilst addressing the gathering, Asamoah Gyan touched on the sacrifices men make to put food on their family's table.

He mentioned that Christain Atsu was in Turkey because he was looking for money to feed his wife and children.

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Grace Afua Somuah-Annan (Deputy HOD Entertainment) Grace Somuah-Annan is the Deputy HOD of the entertainment desk at YEN with over five years of experience in digital media. She graduated from the Ghana Institute of Journalism (2018) with a bachelor's in Communications (Public Relations). Grace Afua started her professional career as a writer at Pulse Ghana, and editorial assistant at Media General's 3news.com. Email: grace.somuah-annan@yen.com.gh

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