GFA to Honour Ghana’s All-Time Top Scorer Asamoah Gyan with Testimonial Match
“Baby Jet” to be celebrated with a testimonial match honoring his record-breaking career and impact on Ghanaian football
- GFA to honour Asamoah Gyan, Ghana’s all-time top scorer, with a special tribute game.
- Gyan scored 51 goals in 109 appearances for the Black Stars and is Africa’s top World Cup scorer with six goals.
- Enjoyed a distinguished club career across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, inspiring millions of fans worldwide.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) will host a testimonial match in honour of Asamoah Gyan, Ghana’s all-time top scorer, to celebrate his exceptional career and lasting contributions to Ghanaian football.
While specific details of the event are yet to be announced, the testimonial is expected to be a fitting tribute to a player whose name is etched in the nation’s football history.
Affectionately known as “Baby Jet,” Gyan holds the record as Ghana’s highest goal scorer with 51 goals in 109 appearances for the Black Stars. He is also Africa’s top scorer in FIFA World Cup history, having netted six goals across three tournaments: Germany 2006, South Africa 2010, and Brazil 2014.
Gyan enjoyed a stellar club career across multiple continents. He began with Liberty Professionals in Ghana before moving to Udinese in Italy, including a loan spell at Modena, and later featuring for Rennes in France and Sunderland in the English Premier League.
His career extended to Asia and the Middle East, where he starred for Al Ain and Al Ahli in the UAE, Shanghai SIPG in China, and Kayserispor in Turkey, before concluding his professional journey with Legon Cities FC in Ghana.
Renowned for his leadership, skill, and charisma, Asamoah Gyan has left an enduring mark on both Ghanaian and African football. The upcoming testimonial match promises to be a memorable celebration of his remarkable achievements and the inspiration he provided to millions across the continent.
