Black Stars Team Manager, Ameenu Shardow, has applauded the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for announcing a testimonial match in honour of former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan, describing the gesture as “long overdue.”
The GFA confirmed on Tuesday, November 4, that it will organise a special match to celebrate Gyan’s illustrious football career. Details of the event are expected to be made public soon.
Gyan, who officially retired in 2023 at age 37, remains Ghana’s all-time top scorer with 51 goals in 109 appearances for the Black Stars.
Speaking to Joy Sports, Shardow commended the Association for recognising Gyan’s immense contribution to the national team and Ghanaian football as a whole.
“It’s extremely important because, aside from honouring a distinguished personality who has given everything for this nation, this shows that Ghana appreciates its heroes,” Shardow said.
He added that such gestures inspire current and future players to give their best for the country.
“For me, this is long overdue. I’m very happy that finally, the GFA is taking the lead in getting these things done and not leaving them in the hands of private individuals,” he stated.
Gyan has remained close to the Black Stars since his retirement, supporting the technical team in advisory roles alongside former teammate Stephen Appiah, who serves as deputy chair of the Management Committee.
Both Gyan and Appiah have continued to mentor players and motivate the squad during key assignments, including recent World Cup qualifying campaigns.
