Asamoah Gyan, the former captain of the Black Stars, has expressed his readiness to leverage his extensive experience to contribute to the development of sports in Ghana. His statement comes in the wake of his appointment to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s manifesto committee ahead of the 2024 elections, announced recently.
Gyan, 38, will spearhead the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) sub-committee on Youth and Sports under the leadership of Vice President Dr. Bawumia. In a message shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Gyan underscored the importance of his journey through the highs and lows of his career in preparing him for this pivotal role.
Reflecting on his career, Gyan emphasized that his varied experiences, including successes, failures, and challenges, have equipped him with valuable insights to contribute meaningfully to the sports sector. He highlighted the necessity for active engagement and the sharing of experiences to drive positive change and inspire future generations.
Gyan articulated, “I believe that with collective experiences, we can orient the next generation to do better than what we did. We can give hope where hope is lost and we can inspire when all hope seems lost. All I know and I will ever know, all I love, and will ever love is SPORTS. Let’s join hands and sharpen the path and the future of SPORTS.”
Gyan formally retired from professional football during the 30th Afreximbank Annual Meeting on June 20, 2023. Throughout his illustrious career, he achieved remarkable milestones, including becoming Ghana’s all-time leading scorer with 51 goals and Africa’s highest scorer at the FIFA World Cup, netting six times across three tournaments.
As Gyan transitions into a new phase beyond his playing career, his commitment to sports development remains unwavering. His appointment to the manifesto committee signals a potential avenue for him to channel his passion and expertise towards shaping the future of sports in Ghana.
