Asamoah Gyan, who is retiring from professional football, has received ecstatic tributes from athletes and football fans all over the world.
On Tuesday, June 20, 2023, the 37-year-old made his retirement announcement in a speech at the 30th Afreximbank Annual Meeting.
The forward, a former Sunderland and Stade Rennes player, leaves the game as Ghana’s all-time leading scorer with 51 goals and second-most caps.
“Will never leave my love “ ❤️⚽️ @ghanafaofficial @CAF_Online @FIFAWorldCup @FIFAcom @AnimSammy @PrinxRandy pic.twitter.com/IX05ZTywlw
— ASAMOAH GYAN (@ASAMOAH_GYAN3) June 20, 2023
Gyan said in a statement that he decided to hang up his boots because he thought the time was right.
Gyan last appeared for the national team at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which has been over four years since his last game.
He was also left off of Ghana’s World Cup roster last year, which led to the Black Stars’ early elimination from the competition.
An absolute legend of the game 🔥
The Ghanaian footballing icon, Asamoah Gyan hanged up his boots 💫
One of the best to ever do it 🌟@GhanaBlackstars | @ASAMOAH_GYAN3 pic.twitter.com/NX2DRPgegL
— CAF (@CAF_Online) June 20, 2023
He last played for Ghana Premier League team Legon Cities two years ago, but he hasn’t played for another club since leaving them.
Following the forward’s retirement announcement, colleagues in football and fans from all over the world have praised him, and CAF has also praised him for his accomplishments.
Below are some of the best responses:
Final group game against Morocco, Gyan is the GOAT https://t.co/Ydv7lurheB
— Naasei Jenero 🇬🇭🇮🇹 (@JustJenero) June 20, 2023
👑 𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗔𝗡 𝗘𝗥𝗔 ! 👏🏾
Ghana’s All Time Top Scorer, Africa’s top scorer at the World Cup, BBC African Footballer of the Year 2010 Asamoah Gyan has officially retired from professional football.
Thank you for all the Memories ❤️🇬🇭
Enjoy retirement, Legend! 3️⃣ ™️ https://t.co/wCgI6VWMht pic.twitter.com/QozRaKcUmo
— 🇬🇭 Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) June 20, 2023
This 🇬🇭Asamoah Gyan goal to put Ghana through to the quarters of the 2010 World Cup is another Classic🔥🔥🔥pic.twitter.com/bQimAVZw2c
— George Addo Jnr (@addojunr) June 20, 2023
Lucky to have covered Gyan at the peak of his game.
Played with a smile, scored important goals, always had time for a word.
He lives an undisputed legend and firmly in the Black Stars GOAT conversation.
— Michael Oti Adjei (@OtiAdjei) June 20, 2023
🎯 The first player in history to score in NINE consecutive international tournaments.
Asamoah Gyan – Ghana’s greatest ever striker ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/XMaagnJcmk
— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) June 20, 2023
🇬🇭Ghana: Asamoah Gyan as a Black Stars player
🏟 109 appearances
⚽️ 51 goalsThe 37-year-old striker officially retires from professional football as Ghana’s all-time top scorer and Africa’s leading scorer at the FIFA World Cup.
Enjoy your retirement @ASAMOAH_GYAN3 👏🏾 pic.twitter.com/mUUUzG5hYc
— AfroStat (@AfroStat) June 20, 2023
👤 109 appearances
⚽️ 51 goalsAsamoah Gyan has announced his retirement from football — he’s the greatest Black Stars forward in his era. 🐐 pic.twitter.com/y1YeYL1Hqr
— Thierry Nyann 🇬🇭 (@nyannthierry) June 20, 2023
My football fan spirit and soul is forever attached to 2010 — Asamoah Gyan is the reason.
Gyan allow us to host a press conference to tell you how great you are.
Enjoy your retirement King 👑 pic.twitter.com/W0ZqNabPY8
— Yaw Ampofo Jr (@Yaw_Ampofo_) June 20, 2023
