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Ghanaians remember Asamoah Gyan’s wrong than good – Sam George

 

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Sam George says his feelings about the former captain of the Black StarsAsamoah Gyan is “a mixed bag”.

He explained the Legon Cities player has done a lot for the senior national team but Ghanaians turn back on him when he missed that crucial penalty for Ghana in the 2010 World Cup.

“Asamoah served this country very well; the game against Uruguay is unfortunate but I think that marked a turning point in the relationship between Ghanaians and Asamoah,” Sam George said.

He indicated that the abuse that Asamoah Gyan suffered at the hands of Ghanaians is not fair to him because “Ghanaians never remember your good, but they never forget your bad. That’s the Ghanaian mentality.”

He noted that foreigners are celebrated and forgiven but a Ghanaian is never forgiven “and never celebrate or see the good in our own”.

Sam George argues that after the 2010 World Cup, Asamoah Gyan’s conduct has not given the Ghanaian hope and confidence in the player.

“Asamoah himself has question marks about the way he conducted himself and gone about things; it is one thing wanting to stay away from taking penalties, and another thing granting interviews and saying because of how people insulted my mother, I will not [take penalties again]. That is you and your mother’s business, it’s not our business,” he said.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

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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. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. 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.

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