Asamoah Gyan: Seven Incredible Moments of Ghana Legend as He Turned 37

Asamoah Gyan: Seven Incredible Moments of Ghana Legend as He Turned 37

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:17 PM
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  • Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan is celebrating his 37th birthday as fans take to social media to celebrate legend
  • Asamoah Gyan is currently in South Africa working as a pundit for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar
  • The former Sunderland player remains Africa's all-time top scorer at the World Cup after scoring six goals in three tournaments

Legendary Ghanaian forward Asamoah Gyan has been receiving goodwill messages from friends and family on social media as he turned 37 on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.

The former Ghana captain who missed the Black Stars squad for the World Cup is currently in South Africa working as a pundit on Super Sport TV.

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Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan has turned 37 and fans have taken to social media to celebrate the former Black Stars captain. Credit: @GhanaBlackstars
Source: Twitter

Sports Brief looks are seven incredible moments in the career of Africa's top scorer at the World Cup.

1. Ghana v Czech Republic (2006 World Cup)

Gyan's first ever World Cup goal is memorable as it was also Ghana's maiden goal at the global showpiece. Asamoah Gyan beautifully controlled a Stephen Appiah pass before smashing home.

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2. Ghana v USA (2010 World Cup)

His goal against the United States of America was historic, sending Ghana to the quarter finals of the World Cup. Gyan raced through two defenders before firing in a left footed shot.

3. Ghana v Germany (2014 World Cup)

Asamoah Gyan shot Ghana into the lead against the eventual World champions with a beautiful belter.

4. Ghana v Portugal (2014 World Cup)

It happened that was his last goal at the World Cup but it was a very good one. The striker met a swing cross as Ghana lost to Portugal.

5. Ghana v Algeria (AFCON 2015)

Ghana needed some inspiration after losing their first game against Senegal. Gyan was half fit and sick, but the talisman managed to score the winner at the death.

6. Ghana v Nigeria (AFCON 2010)

Ghana was written off at the tournament. No Appiah, No Essien and no Muntari but Gyan singlehandedly carried the Black Stars through. His semifinal goal against Nigeria remains one of the painful defeats for the West African rivals.

7. Ghana v England (Friendly)

Asamoah Gyan made Julien Lescott looked like a meme. He stylishly got the entire defence of England ball watching as he netted in a friendly at Wembley.

Asamoah Gyan acquires UEFA B license

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that legendary Ghanaian footballer Asamoah Gyan has been awarded a UEFA B coaching license by the Welsh Football Association.

The 36-year-old travelled to Wales in June this year for a six-day residential training as part of the process of acquiring his certificate.

In a photo posted on social media, the striker is seen displaying his UEFA B license card and certificate.

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Lukman Mumuni
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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