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Asamoah Gyan, the former captain of the Ghanaian national team, has officially announced his retirement from professional football.
Gyan made the declaration during the 30th Afreximbank Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, marking the end of an era for one of Ghana’s greatest footballers.
With an impressive record of 51 goals, Gyan holds the record for the most goals scored by a Ghanaian player and stands as the second most-capped player in the history of the country.
In a statement released by Gyan, he explained that he believes the time is right for him to hang up his boots. Expressing gratitude for the incredible opportunities and support he has received throughout his career, Gyan reflected on the remarkable moments he has experienced on the football pitch.
Following the news of Gyan’s retirement, his former teammate and fellow Ghanaian football legend, Michael Essien, took to Twitter to send his best wishes.
Essien, who shared the field with Gyan for many years and in various tournaments, wrote, “Enjoy your retirement bro @ASAMOAH_GYAN3 I wish you all the best BABY JET.”
Gyan and Essien were instrumental in Ghana’s golden generation of football, notably achieving the historic feat of qualifying for the country’s first-ever FIFA World Cup in 2006.
Their partnership on the field was revered by fans, and their contributions to Ghanaian football will forever be cherished and remembered.
