Legendary Ghana Striker Meets Former President Ahead of Book Launch

Legendary Ghana Striker Meets Former President Ahead of Book Launch

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:00 PM
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  • Asamoah Gyan paid a courtesy call on former Ghana President John Agyekum Kufuor at his resident on Tuesday
  • The former Black Stars captain sent an invite to the ex-President ahead of the launch of maiden memoir on April 30, 2022
  • The legendary Ghana forward has documented his life, career and businesses in the book set to be unveiled this month

Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has sent an invitation for ex-President of Ghana, John Agyekum Kufuor, ahead of the launch of his book.

Asamoah Gyan will unveil his maiden memoir on April 30, 2022 in Accra as he willingly opens up on his life, career and businesses.

In a photo posted on Twitter, the 36-year-old was full of smiles as he met the former head of state, as they shared some good moment together.

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Asamoah Gyan meets former Ghana President John Agyekum Kufuor. Credit: @ASAMOAH_GYAN3
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"Today, I presented Fmr. Pz. John Kuffour’s invitation to him at his residence at Peduase. Thank you Papa for being there for me," Gyan wrote on Twitter.

Asamoah Gyan's relationship with the former Presidents dates back to 2008, when then President Kufuor ordered him back to camp after the striker tried leaving the Black Stars in the middle of CAN 2008 due to criticisms.

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor is revered in Ghana and Africa for his astute leadership, during his time in office between 2000 and 2008.

He served the country in two terms.

Meanwhile, Asamoah Gyan is a footballing icon in the West African state, and currently holds the record of being Ghana's all-time leading scorer. He is also Africa's top scorer at the World Cup, with six goals in three tournaments.

Asamoah Gyan eyes GFA presidency

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that legendary Ghana forward Asamoah Gyan has hinted that he might be vying for the position of the Ghana Football Association presidency in the future.

According to the former Sunderland attacker, he will likely follow in the footsteps of Samuel Eto'o and Didier Drogba even though he has not thought about taking the initiative yet.

In an interview with Asaase Radio, via Citi Sports, Gyan disclosed that a number of people had approached him with the idea as well.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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