According to Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Majority Chief Whip in Parliament, Asamoah Gyan should be studied in Ghanaian schools to encourage the next generation.
The senator feels Ghana’s all-time leading scorer also deserves a memorial.
Gyan announced his retirement from competitive football on Tuesday, June 20, after scoring 51 goals in 109 appearances for Ghana.
“A man with such great ability and talents both on and off the pitch deserves more,” Annoh-Dompreh said on the floor of Parliament on June 22, to celebrate the 37-year-old former Ghana captain.
“I strongly believe this personality and vision should be studied in schools to inspire the next generation.
Again, a monument should be erected in his name to show our appreciation for the diverse contribution he has made to Ghana and the world at large.
He is an iconic figure whose brand should be promoted to inspire other rich and endowed footballers to act likewise in the manner in which he contributed to the socio-economic development of our country.
Speaker, he may [have] miss the golden opportunity of not qualifying Ghana to the semi-final in the 2010 World Cup.
Nonetheless, he never missed the opportunity for restoring joy into the heart of Ghanaians with music, dance, and economic opportunities that he has offered the youth.”
In his goodbye address, Asamoah Gyan stated that he intends to use his experience in coaching, football business, and scouting.
