Ghana Legend Asamoah Gyan Rewards Honest Taxi Driver GHC 10k After Returning Money Left in His Car

• Asamoah Gyan has given the Ghanaian taxi driver who returned a trader's missing money to her with an amount of GHC 10,000
• The legendary footballer requested to meet the driver who went viral in Ghana following his act of honesty
• Gyan and many others, including Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, have all praised and rewarded the man

Legendary Black Stars forward Asamoah Gyan is the latest to reward the taxi driver who went viral in Ghana for his act of honesty.

The taxi driver, Mr Kwesi Ackon, returned an amount of GHC 8400 found in his car to the owner after she misplaced it in his car.

Asamoah Gyan, who saw videos of the man returning the money, requested to meet the driver before an amount of GHC 10,000 was given to him by the footballer's foundation.

Mr Kwesi Ackon has been all over the news as he continues to receive money and gifts from Ghanaians for being a hero to the trader.

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Meanwhile, Asamoah Gyan has been promoting his newly released book, LeGyandary, which was released a fortnight ago.

The former Sunderland striker is expected to make a return to the game before calling it a quit on his illustrious career.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Asamoah Gyan has requested to meet the honest taxi driver who returned a trader's money to her after she left it in his car.

The taxi driver has been applauded by Ghanaians with Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia rewarding him with GHC 20,000.

Gyan, who was impressed with the driver's gesture, says he wants to meet him and show appreciation for what he has done.

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The Black Stars team were embroiled in controversy at the tournament with the players threatening to boycott their final game over unpaid appearance fees.

The government had to fly $3 million to prevent the players from carrying on with their plans, but before the money arrived, the Black Stars camp was shrouded in controversy.