Seasoned Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and FIFA World Cup commentator, Kwabena Yeboah, has urged the coach of the Black Stars, CK Akonnor to include former Ghana Captain, Asamoah Gyan, to the list of players at the next AFCON tournament in Cameroon.
Kwabena Yeboah made his submission on the Joy Sports Link where he opined that looking at the experience the skipper can bring to the side with the goals he has scored, it would do Ghana some good if he is given a call-up.
He said: “I would want to urge to FA to make Asamoah Gyan a part of Ghana’s team for the Cup of Nations. If not to play he has a wealth of experience and has a lot of inspiration to give to the players. His presence alone can serve as great inspiration for the players so I want the FA to make him a part of team Ghana,”
“His expression of desire to play again for Ghana shows his level of passion and commitment to the national cause. I guess it’s the reason he gets maligned castigated and lampooned for the least he does.”
“Considering that he is Ghana’s all-time top scorer and highest scoring African at the FIFA World Cup tells us that it is no easy achievement.”
“As to whether he is ready to don the national jersey again is another conversation all together,”
“We do know that at the last Nation’s Cup in Egypt, the then coach of the side Kwesi Appiah brought him on as a substitute in one or two games and we saw what impact he made”
“And whether he makes it to Cameroon or not, he should know that the people reserve a place of pride for what he has done for the nation. But as it is always said a prophet is not honoured in his own home.”
“Even if there are one or two negative comments along the way, he should know that Ghanaians love and admire him for what he has done. Gyan has paid his dues to this country and we must respect him for that. We doff our hats to him and others for serving this nation diligently and consistently. What his has done for this country and will forever respect him for what he has done.”
Source: ghgossip.com
