Former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan has disclosed that a series of injuries thwarted his ambition to play for Asante Kotoko.
Gyan had expressed his aspiration to wear the Red jersey before retiring, a sentiment he reiterated in various media interviews.
The 38-year-old, who retired from professional football in June 2023, last displayed his skills for Legon Cities in the Ghana Premier League before calling time on his career.
“I wanted to play for Kotoko before my retirement but injuries hampered my ambitions. Even at Legon Cities, I opted to play a few minutes to gain full fitness. But once I gained fitness, injuries struck again. That was how I began thinking of retirement. I really wanted to play for Kotoko,” the 38-year-old told Onua TV.
Starting his football journey at Liberty Professionals, Asamoah Gyan enjoyed successful stints with clubs like Sunderland, Rennes, and Udinese.
However, it was his time at Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates where he made a significant impact.
Notably, he holds the distinction of being the second-highest scorer in the club’s history and the league’s second-highest scorer, winning the Golden Boot thrice.
On the international stage, Asamoah Gyan’s legacy shines brightly, as he is Ghana’s all-time leading scorer with 51 goals and holds the record for the most FIFA World Cup goals by an African player, totaling six goals.