Football legend Asamoah Gyan has clapped back at Member of Parliament for South Dayi Constituency, Rockson-Nelson Kwami Etse Dafeamekpor, over his controversial statement.
The Member of Parliament said the former Black Stars captain intentionally missed his penalty kick in the quarterfinal game against Uruguay at the 2010 FIFA World Cup because of Gyan’s affiliation to the New Patriotic Party.
Gyan was named as a member of 2024 NPP Flag bearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s Manifesto Committee (Sports) in a move that sparked the Parliamentarian’s comments.
In response on X (formerly Twitter), Africa’s highest goal scorer in the history of the FIFA World Cup, Gyan stated, “Maybe he wants an autograph. Don’t worry. I will sign one for him soon.”
Asamoah Gyan Photo Courtesy: Getty Images
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 02: Asamoah Gyan of Ghana reacts as he misses a late penalty kick in extra time to win the match during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Quarter Final match between Uruguay and Ghana at the Soccer City stadium on July 2, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
For the Black Stars, Gyan is the team’s highest goal scorer and played at three World Cups in 2006, 2010 and 2014.
Maybe he wants an autograph. Don’t worry. I will sign one for him soon
