Asamoah Gyan scores with the heart for Ghana, not legs - Avram Grant

Published on: 27 January 2015

Ghana coach Avram Grant continues to laud Asamoah Gyan, saying the world-class striker scores with his heart, not legs when representing his country at the international level. 

The 28-year-old goal machine delivered the bullet that gave the Black Stars a lifeline in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.

The Al Ain attacker scored a fabulous goal at the death to hand the West Africans a precious and important 1-0 win over high-flying Algeria to make group C wide open.

The Ghanaians will rely on the potency of the former Sunderland man ahead of Tuesday’s must-win game against South Africa and coach Avram Grant continues to praise his captain for his selfless role.

“But what he did [late strike against Algeria] was very impressive for me. It is not easy to score a goal like this in the last moment,” he said.

“It was not with the legs, it was with the heart. And I want to him to be the symbol for Ghana – for the future.”

Gyan will be hoping to set a new Ghana scoring record at the Nations Cup after equaling Osei Kofi’s seven goal haul at the continental showpiece.

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Comments

  • Abrantie
    says: 9 years ago
    I agree with Avram Grant. Asamoah Gyan is a very special player. I do not care what "haters" think. Gyan plays with heart. You can tell he loves Ghana. Despite the criticism, Gyan is Ghana. Ghana is Gyan. I hope once he hangs up his boot, someone will fill the void.
  • GoodyJames-KofiGustavo
    says: 9 years ago
    Asamoah Gyan this,Asamoah Gyan that >>>>>> But hey we all know he has been our saviour of ages.He has been an African symbol even though he isn't playing in the toughest leagues of the world,he is still feared when he dons the Ghana Jersey.Something the so call African greats playing in the biggest leagues do not have in them. Gyan if you are reading this I want you to know that ..'' Nipa y3 ad3a osey ay3yi'' Ayeeeeeko . You need this Cup to cement your legendary status on African football,God be with you !!!!
  • Jay-tee
    says: 9 years ago
    str_repeat('*',strlen('Fuck')) all haters.....gyan is the best player in the whole of Africa currently., no size. He plays with his heart indeed... Go blackstars
  • TrueGhanaian
    says: 9 years ago
    keep going Gyan;you are the greatest striker of all time;Wow;what a classic goal against Algeria.this kind of goal if is very difficult to score at that angle;but yet you did.Bravo Bro;we love you;I also thank Wakaso for that excellent pass