Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has offered a refreshing perspective on how the Black Stars can regain their lost glory.
Speaking on UTV, the all-time topscorer of the national team believes that the team’s recent back-to-back wins over Mali and Central Africa Republic have given them hope, but warned that consistency is key.
“The team has given us hope in their last two games. The important thing is the win and nothing else. They have raised the spirit high. I will urge Ghanaians to support the team but what matters most is consistency”
Gyan emphasized the importance of building a strong foundation for the team, advocating for a long-term plan to develop the Black Stars to a certain level. He urged Ghanaians to support the team, but stressed that consistency is what matters most.
“We should take it game by game and make sure we win. We have quality. It is a young team which is a new generation of the Black Stars. You could see none of the new players have played more than 30 games and that tells you it’s a new generation”
The 38-year-old legend also highlighted the team’s youthful exuberance, noting that none of the new players have played more than 30 games for the national team. He advised fans to limit their expectations and focus on building a strong foundation, rather than dwelling on past glories.
“We should limit our expectations and not dwell in the past. Let forget about the past (what we did) and focus on this team. We should build them to a certain level. We are building team so we should not be thinking of winning AFCON trophies, if we win it’s a plus”
According to Gyan, maintaining 80% of this current team in five years’ time could lead to dominance. He believes that a five-year project is necessary to build a strong team and achieve success.
“In five years’ time, if we are able to maintain 80% of this team they can dominate. It should be a five-year project and I’m sure they can deliver”
