Members of the Ayew family joined former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan and his family at the one-week observance for his late father, George Gyan Mensah, on Friday, August 21, 2026.
The ceremony brought together several prominent figures from Ghanaian football, as friends, relatives, former players and football administrators gathered to express their condolences to the Gyan family.
Ghana football legend Abedi Pele attended the ceremony with his sons, including former Black Stars captain Andre Ayew, as well as Jordan Ayew and Rahim Ayew.
Andre Ayew shared an emotional moment with his former Black Stars teammate Asamoah Gyan as he offered his condolences to the former Ghana captain.
The presence of the Ayew family highlighted the strong relationships that have developed among Ghanaian football personalities over the years, particularly among players who have represented the country together at major international tournaments.
The one-week observance was held at the New Gbawe Cluster of Schools AstroTurf, where members of the football fraternity joined the Gyan family to honour the late George Gyan Mensah.
Other notable football personalities were also present at the ceremony. Former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah joined the gathering, while Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku also attended and signed the book of condolences in honour of the deceased.
Former GFA President Kwesi Nyantakyi was another prominent figure who visited the family to pay his respects. His presence added to the gathering of well-known personalities from different generations of Ghana football.
George Gyan Mensah was the father of Asamoah Gyan and his brother, Baffour Gyan. Following his death, the Gyan family has received messages of sympathy and support from footballers, administrators, friends and supporters.
The one-week observance is an important part of the funeral arrangements and gave those close to the family an opportunity to gather, remember the deceased and offer their support to his children and other relatives.
For Asamoah Gyan, the gathering brought together several people who have played significant roles in his football journey. The presence of former teammates and respected figures from Ghana football demonstrated the support surrounding him and his family during the period of mourning.
The Ayew family’s attendance was particularly notable because of the long-standing connection between the Ayews and the Gyan family through Ghana football.
Abedi Pele and Asamoah Gyan are both regarded as influential figures in the history of the Black Stars, while Andre Ayew and Gyan shared the pitch for Ghana at several major international competitions.
The ceremony therefore served not only as an occasion to mourn George Gyan Mensah but also as a gathering of members of Ghana’s football community who came together to support one of their own.
As the funeral arrangements continue, the Gyan family is expected to receive further visits and condolences from relatives, friends, colleagues and members of the wider football community.
Source: Thepressradio.com
