Ghana Legend Visits National Chief Imam as Ramadan Begins in West African Nation

• Asamoah Gyan paid a courtesy call on Ghana's National Chief Imam Sheik Osman Nuhu Sharubutu
• The legendary forward visited the Imam as he received blessings as the holy month of Ramadan began in the West African nation
• Asamoah Gyan remains Ghana's all-time leading scorer with 51 goals in 109 appearances for the national team

Legendary Ghanaian forward, Asamoah Gyan visited the National Chief Imam of the West African country, Sheik Oman Nuhu Sharubutu on the first day of Ramadan.

The 36-year-old, who is yet to retire from the sport, spent time with the Imam who offered prayers to the striker during the holy month.

In photos posted on Twitter, the striker and his team are seen in the company of the Islamic leader at his premises in Fadama.

"Highly Spiritual, a visit to His Royal Highness Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu for his blessings and to invite him to the book launch of the only JET Asamoah Gyan. In the holy month of Ramadan …. May Allah hear and answer our prayers," wrote Asamoah Gyan's manager Samuel Anim Addo on Twitter.

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The visit was also to invite the Imam to the launch of his maiden book later this month.

Asamoah Gyan is expected to make a comeback to the sport after a year of inactivity. Gyan last played for Ghana Premier League side, Legon Cities.

Asamoah Gyan pays courtesy call on Italian Ambassador

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Ghana's all-time leading scorer, Asamoah Gyan, is taking steps to ensure the launch of the memoir is successful after paying a courtesy call on the Italian Ambassador.

The former Black Stars captain invited Ambassador Daniela d'Orlandi ahead of the official unveiling of his memoir on April 30, 2022.

Asamoah Gyan spent the formative years of his career in Italy, where he played for Udinese and Modena.

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Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has reacted furiously to former coach Kwesi Appiah's comments to the 2014 Commission of Enquiry four years ago after the team's shameful and disastrous performance in Brazil.

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A Commission of Enquiry was set after Ghana's early exit from the tournament when players of the Black Stars nearly boycotted the final game against Portugal because their appearance fees were not paid.

During Kwesi Appiah's submission to the Commission, he revealed the Black Stars were not concentrating because they had monies in their bags while on the pitch.