Ex Black Stars striker Asamoah Gyan has opened up about his unfulfilled ambition to play for Asante Kotoko before retiring, citing persistent injuries as the main reason behind the setback.
The 38 years old, who retired from professional football almost a year ago, had expressed his desire to put on the jersey of the Porcupine Warriors. However, his hopes were dashed due to recurring injuries that plagued his career, ultimately leading to his retirement.
Speaking on Onua TV, Gyan explained even with his readiness to feature for Kotoko, his efforts to regain full fitness was a problem he couldn’t not solved, even during his stint with Legon Cities in the Ghana Premier League.
“I wanted to play for Kotoko before my retirement but injuries hampered my ambitions. Even at Legon Cities, I opted to play a few minutes to gain full fitness. But once I gained fitness, injuries struck again. That was how I began thinking of retirement. I really wanted to play for Kotoko,” Gyan revealed.
While Gyan’s dream of playing for Kotoko may not have materialized, his legacy as one of Ghana’s greatest footballers endures, leaving a lasting impact on the sport both domestically and internationally.