Footage of Ghana Legend Asamoah Gyan Taking a Dig at Nigeria as He Receives Birthday Cake Emerges

• Former Sunderland striker and captain of the Black Stars of Ghana Asamoah Gyan has turned 37-years-old
• The legendary forward was presented with a cake while during his punditry job with SuperSport TV in South Africa
• The former Ghana captain is yet to retire from the sport despite being inactive in the last two years

Asamoah Gyan hilariously trolled Nigeria as he was presented with a birthday cake live on TV as he turned 37 on November 22, 2022.

The former Black Stars captain who will be missing the World Cup in Qatar is currently working with SuperSport TV as a resident expert.

Before the game between Argentina and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, the striker received a cake with a photo of his famous celebration against the United States at the World Cup in South Africa.

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And while Gyan was celebrating the moment, he subtly jabbed Nigerians saying the cake was dominated by the colours of the West African nation.

The legendary forward has been to three World Cups and remains Africa's all-time leading scorer at the competition. The Ghanaian forward has scored six goals at three tournaments from 2006 to 2014.

Ghana returned to the global stage after edging Nigeria in the play-offs.

The four-time African champions have been drawn against Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay in Group H.

Asamoah Gyan turns 37

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that 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.

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

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

Asamoah Gyan acquires coaching license

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.