‘One of the best ever’ – CAF pays tribute to retired Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has joined the masses to pay tribute to retiring Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan.

The former Ghana captain announced his retirement after almost two decades of incredible moments with the senior national team.

“Mr President, Ministers of State, members of the board, fellow Speakers, nananom, niim3, naam3, I want to take this great opportunity, a stage that is difficult in every footballer’s career, a moment all footballers do not wish, but when nature dawns, that thin voice will keep echoing into the ears … IT IS TIME … that voice has been clear in my ears, and I have succumbed to it, IT IS TIME,” Asamoah Gyan said.

The former Sunderland forward continued, “IT IS TIME TO HANG THE JERSEY AND BOOTS IN GLORY as I retire officially from active football, … but then again, I am minded by views shared by great businesses men and sporting gurus, “YOU DO NOT LEAVE YOUR LOVE.”

Reacting to the retirement of the all-time topscorer for Ghana, the continental football governing body took to social media to pay a glowing tribute to the ex-forward.

“An absolute legend of the game. The Ghanaian footballing icon, Asamoah Gyan hanged up his boots. One of the best to ever do it” a tweet from CAF official handle reads.

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Gyan is currently the all-time topscorer of the Black Stars with 51 goals and holds the record as the highest African scorer at the World Cup with 6 goals.