Heartwarming Video of Asamoah Gyan's Father Expressing How Proud He is of His Son Emerges

Heartwarming Video of Asamoah Gyan's Father Expressing How Proud He is of His Son Emerges

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:07 PM
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  • Asamoah Gyan's father, Baffour Gyan Mensah, is very proud of the accomplishments of his son in football
  • The former Sunderland striker is Ghana's all-time top scorer and captained the Black Stars for several years
  • Asamoah Gyan is yet to announce his retirement despite being inactive since leaving Legon Cities in 2021

Father of Ghana's football icon Asamoah Gyan, Baffour Gyan Mensah, has revealed how proud he is of his legendary son.

Asamoah Gyan is revered globally for his exploits in football, which includes holding the record of scoring the most goals as an African player at the World Cup.

In a video posted on social media, spotted by Sports Brief, Gyan's father expressed his admiration for his son, praising his achievements.

Asamoah Gyan, Baffuor Gyan Mensah, Ghana
Asamoah Gyan's father has revealed how proud he is of his son. Credit: @asamoah_gyan3 Getty Images
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"Anytime people find out I am Asamoah Gyan father then the crowd start to follow me as if Asamoah Gyan is present," he said.

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"So I feel proud whenever I see him," he added.

Asamoah Gyan is Ghana's all-time leading scorer with 51 goals from 109 international matches.

However, he has been inactive for over a year since leaving Ghana Premier League outfit Legon Cities. He is yet to announce his retirement.

The 36-year-old has already started planning life after football as he studies for his coaching badges.

Asamoah Gyan shares fatherly moment with three children

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that legendary Ghanaian forward, Asamoah Gyan, has taken to social media to celebrate father's day by sharing a photo of himself and his children.

Gyan, a father of three, met his children in the UK while studying for his UEFA License B coaching certificate.

In a photo posted on social media, the forward expressed love for his three children.

Cameroon star Ajara Njoya reveals admiration for Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan

Ajara Njoya Nchout, one of Africa's best female footballer, has revealed that her biggest football inspiration is Ghana's legend Asamoah Gyan.

The Cameroon star who came close to winning the best African female footballer last night disclosed that the former Ghana captain motivated her choice of jersey number.

Ajara Njoya in an interview with Ghanaian sports journalist, Benjamin Willie Graham, said she has been a big fan of Gyan since she was a kid.

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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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