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African Legends #23: Asamoah Gyan - Ghana's Finest

ChampionSport·08-03-2026·1 min read
African Legends #23: Asamoah Gyan - Ghana's Finest

The penalty against Uruguay still hurts. But Gyan's 51 goals for Ghana make him the Black Stars' greatest ever striker.

Country: Ghana Position: Striker Career: 2003-2023 Clubs: Liberty Professionals, Udinese, Rennes, Sunderland, Al Ain, Shanghai SIPG, Legon Cities


Career Highlights

  • Africa's all-time top scorer at the FIFA World Cup with 6 goals
  • Scored in three consecutive World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014)
  • Ghana's all-time top scorer with 51 goals
  • His missed penalty vs Uruguay in the 2010 World Cup quarter-final is football's greatest heartbreak
  • Top scorer in the UAE and Chinese leagues

Watch the Best Moments

Tomorrow: #22 - Stay tuned!

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