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Here’s why LilWin’s move to New Edubease was greater than Asamoah Gyan’s move to Legon Cities

Ghanaian actor and footballer, Kwadwo Nkansah, known as LilWin, has claimed that his transfer to Division One club New Edubiase was more lucrative than Asamoah Gyan’s move to Premier League team, Legon Cities.

Recalling events from October 2021, LilWin inked a two-year contract with Legon Cities, taking on dual roles as a player and brand ambassador.

A 2022 report from Ghanasoccernet noted that LilWin appeared in only four matches for New Edubiase.

Conversely, Asamoah Gyan joined Legon Cities in 2020 in a deal rumoured to be worth GH₵1 million.

During a Hitz FM interview on Monday, May 13, 2023, LilWin boasted that his agreement with New Edubiase was financially superior to Asamoah Gyan’s contract with Legon Cities.

“I signed a two-year deal with Edubiase. The club’s owner, a close acquaintance, recognized my talent and invited me to join. He provided a personal trainer, and my skills and popularity added excitement to the league. The amount was substantial, but I prefer not to disclose it.

“Asamoah Gyan’s earnings from Legon Cities were a fraction of mine from New Edubiase. In terms of salary and bonuses, no local league player could match me. I avoid specifics to prevent a surge of financial requests, but rest assured, it was a considerable sum,” he stated.

Asamoah Gyan’s tenure with the Royals was marked by a mere five appearances during an unfortunate second spell in the domestic topflight.

Addressing his challenging return to the Ghana Premier League in 2022, Asamoah Gyan attributed his lack of success at Legon Cities to persistent injuries.

“While with Legon Cities, I grappled with injuries. Whenever I felt in peak condition and poised to score, an injury would sideline me for months.

“After medical consultations, it was clear my muscles were exhausted. A lengthy hiatus was necessary for complete recovery, as my body appeared overstrained and fatigued,” he elaborated in an interview with Dentaa.

 

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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