Legend Asamoah Gyan calls time on blistering career

Legendary Ghanaian footballer, Asamoah Gyan has announced his retirement from football after a career which spanned almost two decades.

The 37-year-old, who remains Ghana’s all-time leading scorer, finally decided to end his career after almost three years without playing actively.

Gyan cofirmed his retirement at the 30th Afreximbank Annual Meeting held in Accra on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.

“I want to take this great opportunity, a stage that is difficult in every footballer’s career, a moment all footballers do not wish, but when nature dawns, that thin voice will keep echoing into the ears… it is time… that voice has been clear in my ears, and I have succumbed to it, it is time. It is time to hand the jersey and boots in glory as I officially retire from active football,” the forward communicated.

The 37-year-old made 109 appearances for the Black Stars, scoring 51 goals for the West African powerhouse.

He also holds the record for being Africa’s top scorer at the World Cup after scoring six goals in three tournaments.