Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has shed light on Ghana’s defeat against Egypt in the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, attributing it to a change in tactics on the decisive day.
Despite a challenging start to the tournament, Ghana showcased resilience to reach the final.
Following an initial loss to Ivory Coast, they rallied with a narrow victory over Burkina Faso, securing a spot in the quarter-finals. Gyan’s crucial goals against Angola and Nigeria in the knockout stages propelled Ghana into their first final since 1992.
However, facing Egypt in the final presented a formidable challenge. Gyan believes that Ghana’s departure from their defensive approach in earlier matches worked against them, allowing Egypt to capitalize and secure victory with an 85th-minute goal.
“We were more defensive in 2010 with our setup. That’s why we embarked on a one-goal project. But we played proactively in the finals and unfortunately lost,” Gyan explained during an interview with Onua TV.
