Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) boss, Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has refused to rule out Asamoah Gyan from the Black Stars team ahead of the 2022 World Cup.
The former Ghana captain has been trending since last week after revealing he wants to make a comeback to the Black Stars.
Gyan’s comments have sparked heated debate among Ghanaians but the Hearts of Oak board member has backed the former Sunderland forward’s dream.
”Asamoah Gyan has made an incredible mark in Ghana football. He is a good footballer and if he has the stamina, why not?”
Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe said those condemning Gyan on the basis of his age should consider what Cameroun legend, Roger Milla, did for his country at the 1994 World Cup at the age of 38, likewise England’s Stanley Matthews during the 1950s.
“Roger Milla opted to play in the World Cup at an old age and did well. We can also talk about Stanley Matthews of England who was a key figure in the team and was known as the tactical magician.
“He was later invited to Ghana by Ken Harrison, who was then General Manager of Hearts of Oak in the 1950s,” he recalled.
The former GFA boss, however, stressed that though the decision to play at the World Cup rested on the Stars coach, if Gyan was mentally strong and physically fit, he saw no reason why he should be overlooked because Gyan still had something to offer the nation.
“If he can train with the present team and the coach finds him fit, he should be invited because I strongly believe if he can match the tempo at training and the physique, he should be able to play.
“I think Gyan has the skill because when he is running with the ball, defenders fear to come near him. He has the skills and tactics but the strength to play is the problem. If he can work on that, he will be a fantastic addition to the World Cup,” he added.
Source: Mybrytnewsroom.com/Sylvester Ntim
