Asamoah Gyan ready to 'die' for Ghana despite fitness concerns
By Patrick Akoto
Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan insists he will continue to fight for his country despite his lack of fitness at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.
The 28-year-old has struggled for full fitness since the start of the tournament on January 17.
The Al Ain attacker was knocked down with a ‘mild bout of malaria' which ruled him out of the country’s opening defeat to Senegal.
However, he returned to the team in a blistering fashion, grabbing a fabulous goal at the death to help the Black Stars secure a priceless 1-0 win over highly-rated Algeria.
The former Sunderland man says he’s not operating at full capacity but will die for the nation irrespective of his fitness level.
"Honestly, I will not say I'm at a 100 percent," Gyan told football411. "You need to take risks and as I always say, I am always focused on what I do and I have to keep going. I am here to die for the nation as a captain
"When my colleagues see me on the field, it motivates them and that is what I am here to do. I am here to give everything to the nation and make sure we qualify to the next stage of the competition."
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Readers Comment
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Sansan Villaflor
9 years ago
Have faith
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African Consciousness
9 years ago
No worries, the whold of Ghana is praying you be 100% by the finals. God has given you the strength and power because of your commitment to the Black Stars, no fear bro you will be fine.
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