Legendary Ghanaian footballer Asamoah Gyan has made a firm commitment to address individuals who criticise him on social media with what he deems suitable responses.
Gyan asserts that he reserves the right to react appropriately to such criticism, viewing silence as a sign of weakness.
He emphasizes that his reputation and credibility, developed over the years, are not to be undermined by anyone, particularly on social media platforms.
“I should sit for somebody to come talk to me anyhow, cos it’s social media, right? I’m not a coward like some people,” he stated.
A social media user recently sparked Asamoah Gyan’s ire by disputing his assertion that the lack of experience was the Achilles’ heel for the Black Stars during their match against Brazil in the 2006 World Cup.
Gyan vehemently refuted any insinuations that Ghana was simply outclassed by the illustrious Brazilian squad.
Instead, he emphasised that it was the team’s inexperience that ultimately hindered their progress, resulting in their elimination before reaching the quarter-finals of the tournament held in Germany.
“Experience was the difference in that game, but I disagree if you say we were cooked, bro. Go back and watch the full game, bro,” he wrote in reply to a post by journalist Owuraku Ampofo suggesting Ghana got ‘cooked’ in the game.
Gyan’s explanation elicited a reply from a tweep who said, “My friend, my friend. Them cook we.”
An unhappy Asamoah Gyan denied any association with the tweep, stating, “Who is your friend? I blame social media. Eni wo n3.”
What happened in the game?
Ghana was no match for Brazil, who thumped the African giants 3-0. The Black Stars conceded the first goal just five minutes into the game. Asamoah Gyan was sent off in the 81st minute after picking up a second yellow card for diving.
The Black Stars had finished second in Group E with 6 points, beating the Czech Republic and USA while losing to group winners Italy.
Ronaldo, Adriano, and Ze Roberto scored goals for Brazil in the game played on June 27, 2006.