Tributes have been pouring in from football fans, federations, and current and former footballers for Ghana football legend Asamoah Gyan since his official announcement of hanging his boots after an incredible career.
Asamoah Gyan broke down in tears after announcing his retirement from football. Didier Drogba showed his support by offering the former Ghana captain a hug.pic.twitter.com/l8P4lICxOj
— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) June 20, 2023
The 37-year-old having last played for Ghana Premier League side Legon Cities in 2021 made the announcement at the 30th Afreximbank Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
“Will never leave my love “ ❤️⚽️ @ghanafaofficial @CAF_Online @FIFAWorldCup @FIFAcom @AnimSammy @PrinxRandy pic.twitter.com/IX05ZTywlw
— ASAMOAH GYAN (@ASAMOAH_GYAN3) June 20, 2023
Despite not featuring for Ghana in over five years, the former Black Stars skipper retires with the prestigious record as Ghana’s all-time top scoring with 51 goals in 109 appearances as well as holding the record as the African with the most World Cup goals.
FIFA, CAF, GFA, former clubs and teammates and many more stakeholders of the game have paid tribute to Gyan.
🇬🇭✨ @ASAMOAH_GYAN3 was always able to produce magic!#FIFAWorldCup | @GhanaBlackstars pic.twitter.com/QrYber407q
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) June 20, 2023
An absolute legend of the game 🔥
The Ghanaian footballing icon, Asamoah Gyan hanged up his boots 💫
One of the best to ever do it 🌟@GhanaBlackstars | @ASAMOAH_GYAN3 pic.twitter.com/NX2DRPgegL
— CAF (@CAF_Online) June 20, 2023
👑 𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗔𝗡 𝗘𝗥𝗔 ! 👏🏾
Ghana’s All Time Top Scorer, Africa’s top scorer at the World Cup, BBC African Footballer of the Year 2010 Asamoah Gyan has officially retired from professional football.
Thank you for all the Memories ❤️🇬🇭
Enjoy retirement, Legend! 3️⃣ ™️ https://t.co/wCgI6VWMht pic.twitter.com/QozRaKcUmo
— 🇬🇭 Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) June 20, 2023
❤️ There’s only one Baby Jet 3️⃣👑
LeGyanDary @ASAMOAH_GYAN3 🕺🏽@GhanaBlackstars pic.twitter.com/p8p9877qXU
— Ghana Football Association (@ghanafaofficial) June 21, 2023
I’ll miss Asamoah Gyan’s celebrations.pic.twitter.com/SEAtVvWwxO
— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) June 21, 2023
Asamoah Gyan schooling Philip Lahm at the 2010 World Cup remains one of my favorite memories. #GyanRetires pic.twitter.com/MfWij309sD
— Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo (@Fentuo_) June 20, 2023
🇬🇭Asamoah Gyan scored the fastest goal at the 2006 World Cup against a 🇨🇿 Czech Republic side ranked 2nd in the world at the time.pic.twitter.com/HA2vSyFQXK
— George Addo Jnr (@addojunr) June 20, 2023
Forever icon Baby Jet Asamoah Gyan…. Enjoy life after playing active football. Cheers to life🥂🥂🥂🥂
HAPPY RETIREMENT! ⚽️✅ @ASAMOAH_GYAN3 pic.twitter.com/87q9QGz3t1
— lion 16 (@fataud1) June 20, 2023
My inspiration. My Idol
Thank you for making us dream #AsamoahGyan #LeGyandary pic.twitter.com/H79UPgTqZ2
— Felix Afena Ohene-Gyan (@ohenegyanfelix9) June 20, 2023
It will take decades, to get another striker as close to how good Asamoah Gyan was.
Oh may be never
— Saddick Adams (@SaddickAdams) June 20, 2023
🇬🇭⚽️ Following the retirement of Ghanaian player and legend, #AsamoahGyan, we have a special treat for our Ghanaian fans.
💛💙 @ASAMOAH_GYAN3‘s mythical number on our Cádiz shirt#ThisIsCádiz pic.twitter.com/z299zeVqgG
— Cádiz CF 🇮🇳 (@Cadiz_CFIN) June 21, 2023
