First Copy of Asamoah Gyan’s Much Anticipated Autobiography Bought at ₵100k

First Copy of Asamoah Gyan’s Much Anticipated Autobiography Bought at ₵100k

Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:01 PM
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  • Legendary Ghanaian striker Asamoah Gyan launched his autobiography last night in a star-studded event held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, Ghana
  • Gyan's first copy of his autobiography christened 'LeGyandary' was purchased at a whopping amount of GHS 100 000
  • The book unravels Asamoah Gyan's rise to fame featuring his playing career, business and personal life

Iconic Ghanaian striker Asamoah Gyan finally launched his autobiography titled 'LeGyandary' on Saturday, April 30.

The much-anticipated event held at the plush Kempinski Hotel attracted the crème de la crème of personalities across all spheres of life.

On Asamoah Gyan's special night, the first copy of his LeGyandary book was bought for GHS100,000 ($13, 158) by business tycoon Dr Ernest Ofori Sarpong.

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Dr Ernest Ofori Sarpong (L) bought the first copy of Asamoah Gyan's autobiography at GHS 100,000. Photo credit: @AmistyTv
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Key among the star-studded ceremony was Ghana's president His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwah Akuo-Addo, the special guest of honour, who officially launched the book.

Ghana's sitting president was not the only high-profile dignitary at the event with other top-notch former footballers such as El Hadji Diouf, Khalilou Fadiga, Emmanuel Adebayor and Stephen Appiah all graced the occasion.

The business mogul's feat of purchasing Gyan's autobiography at $13,158 on the night was equalled by popular lawmaker Hon. Kennedy Agyapong, who bought the second copy and Freedom Jacob Caesar went for the third copy at GHS 50,000.

Asamoah Gyan launches LeGyandary book

It was indeed a legendary night for Ghana's iconic striker Asamoah Gyan as he launched his book at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra.

The book which is titled ‘LeGyandary’ chronicles the former Sunderland forward's early days and his rise to fame.

In photos posted on Twitter, spotted by Sports Brief, the former Sunderland striker was all smiles as he unveil his new book on Saturday night.

El Hadji Diouf says Asamoah Gyan is one of the best strikers Africa has seen

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Senegalese football great El Hadji Diouf has extolled the abilities of Ghana's leading all-time top scorer, Asamoah Gyan.

The ex-Liverpool star heaped praise on the legendary Ghanaian striker describing him as one of the best strikers he has seen.

Asamoah Gyan, currently unattached since last year, carved a niche for himself as one of the deadliest strikers on the continent, particularly with the Black Stars.

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Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe is a Ligue 1, Bundesliga, and La Liga editor with five-year experience. He previously worked with Sports Corna and 360SportsGH.
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