I want to win AFCON before I hang my boots – Asamoah Gyan

Ogyem SolomonNovember 24, 2018

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Ghana’s all-time leading goal scorer, Asamoah Gyan has reiterated his desire to win the Africa Cup of Nations for the country before he retires.

The 33-year-old has been impressive in his playing career winning many laurels but surprisingly has failed to win the Africa Cup of Nations.

However, ahead of Africa’s biggest competition, the former Liberty Professionals forward he wants to clinch the ultimate.

“I’ve achieved a lot personally but I want to win the AFCON trophy before I call it a day,” Gyan told Kumasi-based FOX FM.

“I’ll be elated to win the AFCON Cup as the Black stars captain before I retire. We’ve to be united as a country to defend the flag of Ghana.”

Gyan has played two finals and lost all- in 2010 Ghana lost to Egypt and also lost in 2015 to Ivory Coast.

He has achieved a lot for himself including being Africa’s leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history.

The former Sunderland forward is also Ghana’s all-time top-scorer with 51 goals.

Source: asempanews.com

Ogyem SolomonNovember 24, 2018

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Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.