Football erudite Kofi Manu has eulogized Asamoah Gyan, insisting no Ghanaian footballer dead or alive can be compared to the iconic Black Stars striker.
The 33-year-old remains the undisputed king of the game in the West African nation after an illustrious and enviable career.
The former Sunderland hitman has been hailed for his work ethics, genuine heart and professionalism.
Gyan was sensationally stripped off the Ghana captaincy under bizarre circumstances by under-fire coach Kwesi Appiah to spark a wave of controversy before the country's failed 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
Gyan was left on the bench under shocking circumstances at a time that goal scoring had become difficult for the four-time African champions.
The diagnosis of the country's failed attempt at ending an elusive 37-year-wait for an African crown has largely been blamed on the indecisiveness of coach Appiah and his backroom staff.
And experienced and hugely-read football administrator Kofi Manu, has criticized the poor treatment meted out to the famous striker by the Ghanaian gaffer.
He says the achievements of Gyan surpass any Ghanaian footballer dead or alive.
"You don't treat a player like Asamoah Gyan like that. His track record both on and off the field is insurmountable," he told Asempa FM
"Even those he has helped through his many charity organisations did not even wish the team well. It was an unfortunate decision to take the captaincy from him at that material time.
"You took him and didn't allow him to play. His mere presence in the team was a scary factor for opposing players. These are facts.
"No Ghanaian player can be compared to Asamoah Gyan's record in world football. He has set records at FIFA and CAF levels.
"He is the highest goal scoring African player at the World Cup and many other unaccountable achievements. You cant take that away from him. He is the real deal."
Asamoah Gyan is Ghana's record man. He is a legend. He is famous and the most iconic among this current generation. He has been the symbol of the Black Stars the last decade. At 33, he continues to break new barriers to further cement his legendary status.
He holds the record for the most goals by an African in the history of the FIFA World Cup - 6 goals in three editions (2006, 2010, 2014).
At the twilight of his career, Gyan made the AFCON finals for the seventh time in a row. He has been in the Black Stars squad at every edition since 2008, captaining the side in 2013, 2015 and 2017.
On his previous six appearances, 'Baby Jet' as he is fondly called has eight goals to name from 29 matches and reaching the final on two occasions - 2010 and 2015, losing to Egypt and Cote d'Ivoire respectively. He has scored in every edition he has featured equalling the record of Zambian legend Kalusha Bwalya and Cameroon icon Samuel Eto'o.
His 29 matches at the AFCON is yet another Ghanaian record at the finals of the flagship continental event.
Source: ghanasoccernet.com
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Oh, Kofi Manu, why this comparism? I'm sorry for you. Top time scorer yes, but for that comparism no.
***barred word*** at work and all these people call themselves sports journalist.You ***barred word*** pass ten thousand monkeys bro
Kofi Manu, be serious, no Ghanaian player dead or alive can't be compared to Asamoah Gyan? The least said about you, the better.
Peacefmonline.com please spare us this ***barred word***. Abedi Ayew Pele won the African Cup with the Black stars, he went on won several laurels (trofies) with Marseille, above all he won the Almighty uefa champions league with Marseille. He was crowned three times African best Player consecutively. Show me one tea cup Asamoah Gyan has ever won in his life. Don't dare repeat this mistake of comparison again. Sin no more. Shame
And no Ghanaian player dead or alive has been involved in contraversies like Gyan.
kwasi appiah thought he Cld sideline Gyan and still performs better at the afcon. so far, there's no technical reason given to explain why he benched Gyan and Somme Ghanaians want him still be our coach.
Apuu, go for your favors from him and leave the selection of Ghana best players to the independent sports analyst. Asamoah may have scored more goals than any player but he's surely not near Ghana's ever best player.