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Asamoah Gyan

Also known as: ASAMOAH_GYAN3 · Ghana Legend Asamoah Gyan

Asamoah Gyan — former Ghana captain and Legacy Project awardee, emerged as 2027 GFA presidency contender.

2026-04-272026-10-28
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  1. May 2026

  2. Joy Online

    Ghana’s all-time leading goalscorer, Asamoah Gyan, is worried about the tactical prowess of the Black Stars following the withdrawal of midfield talisman Mohammed Kudus due to injury. …

    Asamoah Gyan fears for Black Stars as Kudus’ injury rocks World Cup plans

  3. Joy Online

    … Ashimeru has also received public backing from none other than Ghana’s all-time leading scorer and former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan, who described him as one of his favourite midfielders. …

    Ghana’s Mexico friendly offers final chance for World Cup hopefuls
  4. April 2026

  5. Joy Online

    … Asamoah Gyan, our hero, had the chance to send Ghana into the semi-finals of the World Cup, an achievement that had never been achieved by any country since the World Cup was instituted in 1930. …

    Beyond the glory: The hidden battles of athletes
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Asamoah Gyan emerges as GFA presidency contender

The News

Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has emerged as a possible contender for the Ghana Football Association presidency ahead of next year's elections, with speculation growing over the future leadership following reports that incumbent Kurt Okraku may not seek a third term. The development follows a controversial amendment to GFA statutes that raised the presidential term limit from two to three four-year terms, and comes after Ghana's poor start to 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying and their absence from the 2025 tournament.

27 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Yesterday

  1. Asamoah Gyan emerges as GFA presidency contender

    Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has emerged as a possible contender for the Ghana Football Association presidency ahead of next year's elections, with speculation growing over the future leadership following reports that incumbent Kurt Okraku may not seek a third term. The development follows a controversial amendment to GFA statutes that raised the presidential term limit from two to three four-year terms, and comes after Ghana's poor start to 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying and their absence from the 2025 tournament.

    27 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 19 October

  1. Inaugural Ga Manste Tennis Open starts today in Accra

    The six-day Ga Manste Tennis Open Championship begins today at the Accra Sports Stadium, featuring men's and women's singles and wheelchair tennis, alongside an exhibition match with former Black Stars captains and media personalities. Launched by King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the tournament is part of the 2026 Homowo festival celebrations and aims to discover and nurture young talent across Ghana and Africa.

    19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Nigerian actor Pete Edochie honoured as first Pan-African Legacy Project awardee

    Nigerian veteran actor Pete Edochie has been named the first personality outside Ghana to receive King-Dawie Publishing's Legacy Project award, which has previously celebrated Ghanaian creative industry figures including Grace Omaboe, Asamoah Gyan, Fred Amugi and Adjetey Anang. The award recognises his contributions to African cinema as the initiative expands beyond Ghana's borders.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

  1. GFA President tributes Ghana Colts as talent pipeline system

    GFA President Kurt Okraku has paid tribute to Ghana's Colts football system at the launch of the 2026/27 season, highlighting its role in developing generations of national football stars including Abedi Pele, Asamoah Gyan, Stephen Appiah, and Michael Essien.

    17 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. GFA launches 2026/27 Colts Football season with KGL sponsorship

    The Ghana Football Association has officially launched the 2026/27 Colts Football season at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence. The league, sponsored by KGL Foundation for six years, now includes 859 active clubs, 600 trained coaches, a new girls' U15 division, and equipment donations via Hoshi International partnership.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. GFA launches 2026/27 Colts Football League at Prampram

    GFA President Kurt Okraku said at the launch of the 2026/27 Colts Football League that the association has invested significantly in grassroots football over six years and is committed to developing the competition, following President Mahama's recent remarks on reviving Colts football.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. GFA launches 2026/27 Colts Football Season in September

    The Ghana Football Association will launch the 2026/27 Colts Football Season on September 15 at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. President John Dramani Mahama backed the initiative as a means to rebuild youth pathways and provide young players opportunities to develop talent and gain international experience.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

  1. Gyan encourages Black Princesses after U-20 World Cup exit

    Asamoah Gyan has backed Ghana's U-20 women's football team following their exit from the 2026 U-20 Women's World Cup after losing 4-0 to France in their final group game in Poland on September 12. Gyan told the players the future is bright despite their group stage elimination, urging them to keep faith and train to return stronger.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Black Princesses exit U-20 World Cup, Gyan offers encouragement

    Ghana's U-20 women's team lost to France 4–0 and suffered their eighth consecutive group stage exit from the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. Asamoah Gyan offered the team motivational remarks, urging them to take the defeat in good faith and face future challenges with resilience.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 17 August

  1. Semenyo credits Cape Verde, African football's rapid growth

    Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo says Cape Verde's strong 2026 World Cup performance is unsurprising given the quality he witnessed at AFCON 2022, and he believes African teams are increasingly proving they can compete with the world's best. Semenyo also scored 17 Premier League goals this season, surpassing Tony Yeboah's record for most goals by a Ghanaian in a single season.

    17 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Sunday 16 August

  1. Semenyo surpasses Yeboah's English Premier League goal record

    Antoine Semenyo scored 17 goals in the English Premier League last season, breaking Tony Yeboah's previous record of 12 goals set in the 1994/95 and 1995/96 seasons. The 26-year-old Ghanaian forward says the achievement motivates him to inspire the next generation of footballers.

    16 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 6 August

  1. GFA Executive Council Member Open to Future Presidency Role

    Samuel Anim Addo, an Executive Council Member of the Ghana Football Association, has indicated he would be open to leading the GFA in the future if the opportunity presents itself, though he stopped short of declaring any immediate intention to contest for the presidency.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 3 August

  1. Parliament, Sunderland AFC discuss youth football pathway to England

    Speaker Bagbin announced that Parliament is in serious discussions with English Premier League side Sunderland AFC to establish a strategic partnership for youth football development in Ghana, with a pathway for selected young Ghanaian players to train at the club's Academy of Light starting in the 2026/2027 season.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Asamoah Gyan visits boxer John Laryea before title eliminator

    Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan visited boxer John Laryea at Bronx Boxing Gym on July 22 to encourage him ahead of his WBA World title eliminator against Argentina's Adrian Robledo Maximiliano on August 15.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Benjamin Tetteh scouts young Ghanaian footballers for European opportunities

    Benjamin Tetteh, director of Kick Nation Sports, leads efforts to identify talented young Ghanaian footballers and create pathways into European football by travelling across regions to scout and select promising players.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 13 July

  1. Luis Narh joins Royal Antwerp as Ghana's potential No. 9

    At 18, Luis Narh has signed a four-year contract with Belgian Pro League side Royal Antwerp, with an option of a fifth. Scouts believe he possesses the attributes of a classic centre-forward, a profile Ghana has sought since Asamoah Gyan, though he has yet to make his mark on the European stage.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 4 July

  1. Ghana's World Cup exit blamed on tactical flaws and defensive collapse

    Ghana's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a 1-0 loss to Colombia, has exposed deep-seated frustration within the Black Stars camp over tactical vulnerability, offensive weakness, and squad transition issues. Coach Carlos Queiroz attributed the defensive breakdown to an early injury to Marvin Senaya that disrupted the team's discipline and organisation, allowing Colombia to exploit gaps and score.

    4 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Asamoah Gyan criticizes Ghana's below-par World Cup exit performance

    Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan said Ghana's performance in their 1-0 World Cup loss to Colombia was below average, citing lack of intensity and insufficient attacking players, while acknowledging that Colombia deserved their victory.

    4 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

  1. Ghana faces Croatia in decisive World Cup match

    Ghana sits on 4 points heading into a final group-stage clash against Croatia on June 27, with a draw sufficient to advance to the Round of 32. The Black Stars previously defeated Panama and drew goalless with England in their group.

    26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Ghana faces England in 2026 World Cup group stage

    Ghana and England, each with three points from their opening matches, meet in the second group game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Gillette Stadium; a win for either side could secure automatic progression to the knockout phase.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana faces England in historic 2026 World Cup Group L clash

    Ghana's Black Stars play England's Three Lions in a Group L match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Gillette Stadium, with both teams occupying the top two spots and able to secure knockout stage progression with a win. The encounter is historic as it presents the first competitive meeting between the nations, who previously drew 1-1 in a 2011 friendly.

    23 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 19 June

  1. Yirenkyi scores latest-ever Ghana World Cup goal vs Panama

    Twenty-year-old FC Nordsjelland midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi scored in the 95th minute to give Ghana a 1-0 win over Panama in their 2026 World Cup opener, breaking Asamoah Gyan's 16-year record for Ghana's latest-ever World Cup goal and becoming the second-youngest Ghanaian to score at a World Cup.

    19 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Black Stars assure Mahama of World Cup opener readiness

    Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew and head coach Carlos Queiroz assured President Mahama during a Zoom call that the team is fully prepared and determined to secure victory in their World Cup opener against Panama. Mahama expressed confidence in the squad and urged them to remain united and play with determination.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Asamoah Gyan appointed brand ambassador for DOSH Health Insurance

    DOSH Health Insurance has named Ghanaian football icon Asamoah Gyan as brand ambassador to promote affordable and accessible health insurance to Ghanaians, with the CEO citing Gyan's resilience and national impact as reasons for the partnership.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Semenyo urges Ghana to avoid early World Cup exit against Panama

    Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo has warned Ghana cannot afford to become one of the World Cup's early casualties as they prepare for their opening match against Panama, stressing that a strong start is crucial to improve on their 2022 group-stage exit and reach the knockout rounds.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Black Stars' World Cup qualification offers nation branding opportunity

    Ghana's fifth World Cup qualification provides a global marketing platform; the World Cup reaches five billion viewers and offers a faster, more powerful way to build national reputation than traditional campaigns, influencing investor and tourist perceptions.

    16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Sunday 14 June

  1. Football legends prepare for final World Cup in 2026

    As the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Luka Modric, and Neymar are stepping onto that stage for what is understood to be the very last time in their careers.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Ghana's domestic football clubs need greater attention and support

    Ghana's local football clubs struggle to gain necessary attention and support despite their role as the foundation for developing young talent, with many professional players including Asamoah Gyan, Stephen Appiah, Michael Essien, and Mohammed Kudus beginning their careers in grassroots football.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

  1. Sunderland AFC delegation visits Parliament Speaker in Accra

    Sunderland AFC Chairman Kyril Louis-Dreyfus led a delegation to meet Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, reciprocating the Speaker's earlier visit to the club. The visit marks a strategic partnership for an annual Democracy Cup match and builds on a long-standing relationship between the club and Ghana, which has featured Ghanaian players including Asamoah Gyan, Sulley Muntari, and John Mensah.

    8 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 5 June

  1. Sunderland AFC chairman visits Ghana Parliament Speaker

    The owner and chairman of English Premier League side Sunderland AFC visited Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Bagbin in Accra, following the Speaker's recent visit to the club's UK headquarters as part of discussions on the annual Democracy Cup initiative. Both sides discussed strengthening ties through football development and potential business and investment opportunities.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

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