Asamoah Gyan has apparently lashed out at the Black Stars team after being impressed by a Super Eagles star at CAN 2023.
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has become a household name at CAN 2023, attracting the attention of fans and soccer legends alike.
Although he scored just one goal in the tournament, his remarkable work rate and contributions to the Super Eagles have not gone unnoticed.
As the tournament unfolded, Ghanaian soccer legend Asamoah Gyan took the opportunity to highlight Osimhen’s passionate play, paving the way for a subtle jab at the Black Stars.
Gyan’s praise on social networks and the attack in disguise
After Nigeria’s convincing 2-0 victory over Cameroon, securing a quarter-final against Angola on February 2, 2024, the Ghanaian shared his thoughts on social networks.
In one post, he specifically praised the Nigerian number 9, declaring, “Osimhen plays with passion. That’s what every country wants its players to do”.
While the compliment appears to be directed at the Nigerian’s exemplary commitment, Asamoah’s comments have a connotation that seems to be a sly dig at Ghana’s Black Stars.
The star’s praise for Victor Osimhen, coupled with veiled comments on playing style, suggest a nuanced critique of the Black Stars’ performance at CAN 2023.
Indeed, Ghana failed to qualify for the group stages, having had to rely on specific results that failed to materialize.
Thus, Ghana’s hopes were finally dashed as Cameroon secured second place in their group thanks to a thrilling 3-2 victory over Gambia.
Guinea finished third in the group with four points, sealing the Black Stars’ fate.
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