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Sports News of Thursday, 16 November 2017

Source: footballmadeinghana.com

Gyan hopeful of winning AFCON 2019

Asamoah Gyan, Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan, Black Stars captain

The skipper of the Black Stars of Ghana, Asamoah Gyan is optimistic of winning the 2019 AFCON before retiring from international football.

The former Sunderland striker is hoping to win the AFCON for Ghana before saying goodbye to the national team after coming close twice.

”I am praying that I can win the AFCON 2019. I have played in the tournament for quite sometime and i have experienced a lot of things. The sacrifices, the creticesm and many other things ”Gyan told TV 3

”It has not been easy but I just want to wrap up with something huge and that is what I am praying for. If that does not happen, I will still thank God because it has been a long journey”

”Concerning the 2019 AFCON, the team cannot wait to get there even though the qualifiers are still ongoing. We want to qualify and see what happens”

Gyan has featured in every AFCON for Ghana since 2008.