Gyan urges sporting legends to positively contribute to development of various disciplines
Former Black Stars Captain Asamoah Gyan, who heads Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia’s manifesto sub-committee for Youth and Sports, has emphasized the crucial role of sporting legends in the development of their respective sporting disciplines.
Dr. Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer, formed his manifesto committee to prepare a manifesto for the 2024 elections.
Sports development has become a significant topic in the sporting fraternity, with stakeholders sharing ideas on how positive results can be achieved.
The former Sunderland and Udinese star has been appointed to chair the Youth and Sports subcommittee, where he would be responsible for engaging stakeholders on ways to help develop Ghana’s sports as part of Dr. Bawumia’s manifesto.
A statement released by the Communications Directorate for Dr. Bawumia’s campaign team said, “The Manifesto Committee is further charged to discharge their mandate efficiently and professionally to produce a comprehensive manifesto document that can stand the test of time to address the legitimate concerns and socio-economic challenges of Ghanaians.”
Gyan, the former Ghana Black Stars captain and all-time top-scorer of the Black Stars, said the time had come for legends to use their influence to contribute to the development of the game. “I believe the time has come for legends in sports to come together and use their influence, network, and resources to attract investors into our country and make a meaningful impact on our youth in the sports fraternity, i.e., football, boxing, and other athletics. I strongly believe that engaging our youth and grooming them through these avenues can get them to be more focused, make sports more fun and attractive, and eventually bring us together once again, just as it used to be in the past. I have started this journey, and I humbly invite all my colleagues to join in this cause of reclaiming our football days,” the football legend said in a social media post.
The Ministry of Youth and Sports, in a recent press statement, revealed their plans to initiate a stakeholder forum for ideas to be shared in order to set Ghana on a new path of sporting glory. Gyan, who retired from active football last year, made 109 appearances for the Black Stars, scoring 51 goals, making him Ghana’s all-time leading goal scorer.
He also appeared at the FIFA World Cup three times. Some clubs Asamoah Gyan has played for include Sunderland, Udinese, Rennes, Modena, Al Ain, Shanghai SIPG, NorthEast United, and Legon Cities.
