The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu, is a staunch supporter of the iconic Ghanaian footballer, Asamoah Gyan, openly expressing his admiration for him.
Asamoah Gyan’s remarkable achievements with the Black Stars and at the club level have garnered praise from numerous Ghanaians across different age groups.
Otumfuo is evidently among the many fans of the legendary Ghanaian footballer, and he has conveyed his appreciation to Gyan through a video.
In the video, a linguist, speaking on behalf of Otumfuo, affirmed that the Asantehene is a devoted admirer of Asamoah Gyan.
“One of Otumfuo’s sons is here. His love for this particular son has been apparent since 2010. This son of Otumfuo scored all the goals for Ghana at the World Cup. His name is Asamoah Gyan. Otumfuo wants you know that he loves you a lot and appreciates that the fact that you always try to visit him.
“Otumfuo welcomes you and wants you know that he appreciates the things you do for the country. He urges you to continue the good work and bring glory to your mother”, the linguist told Asamoah Gyan while Otumfuo nodded gleefully.
Asamoah Gyan holds a prestigious position in Ghana’s football history, being the highest scorer in the annals of the Black Stars.
Having made 109 appearances for Ghana, Asamoah Gyan netted 51 goals, with memorable strikes against Czech Republic (2006 World Cup), USA (2010 World Cup), and Algeria (2015 AFCON) among the favorites of many.
He stands as the leading goal-scorer not only for Ghana but also for the entire African continent in the history of the grandest football spectacle on the globe – the World Cup.
Across his three participations, Gyan scored six goals, contributing to numerous indelible moments that have solidified his status as one of Africa’s accomplished footballers.