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    Dirty Tackle

    Asamoah Gyan is very impressed by Asamoah Gyan

    By Brooks Peck | Dirty Tackle – Sun, Jan 29, 2012 10:11 PM EST

    Asamoah Gyan pictured with his favorite person. (Getty)

    Like a cross between Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Nicklas Bendtner, Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan is very fond of his own abilities. There were questions as to whether he would play in Ghana's African Cup of Nations match against Mali after sustaining an injury in training on Thursday, but he did start and scored off a free kick in his side's 2-0 win.

    Following the match, Baby Jet was eager to highlight his performance and speak in the third person. From the AFP:

    "Everyone who plays against Ghana, comes out strongly to stop Asamoah Gyan," said the Al Ain striker, who is on loan from English Premier League club Sunderland.

    "I have been the country's lone striker for the past six years, it shows how great I am."

    Don't think Gyan is completely self-obsessed, though. He also gave credit to others and spoke of his sacrifice for his country.

    "There was a doubt whether I will be fit for the match against Mali, but the medical staff did a fantastic job on me.

    "I'm playing through a pain barrier. It was the same in 2008, but the team have confidence in me, they know what I am capable of.

    "I'm a Ghanaian and I have to sacrifice for my country."

    I wonder how hard it was for him to not say he's "Gyanaian."

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    11 comments

    • Sappy1314
      Sappy1314  •  New York, New York  •  3 months ago
      Looks like Sunderland's board bought Bendtner and Gyan based on Referrals they received....from Bendtner and Gyan
    • JR st. Peter
      JR st. Peter  •  Austin, Texas  •  3 months ago
      love it. I'm 1/2 Ghanaian, and this guy always cracks me up. Ghana to win the Cup of Nations!
    • meowmeowmeow
      meowmeowmeow  •  Redlands, California  •  3 months ago
      good to see he's not shaken after what happened in the World Cup. Good luck to Ghana!
    • Shifty Paulson's Mone ...
      Shifty Paulson's Mone ...  •  3 months ago
      He's Ghana say something crazy again soon. Klinsmann should cap this guy
    • David Nemeth
      David Nemeth  •  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  •  3 months ago
      He is quite speedy and accurate in FIFA 12. That being said, Fernando Torres is the top scorer in FIFA 12 as well.
    • Suddern
      Suddern  •  Mt Pleasant, South Carolina  •  3 months ago
      HA
    • ERIC
      ERIC  •  Nairobi, Kenya  •  3 months ago
      Leaving a decent team like Sunderland for more money in Qatar is still not a good reason for me
      • Joseph
        Joseph 3 months ago
        whateva
      • Edgar
        Edgar 3 months ago
        Watch any documentary you want, African players don't grow up with dreams of playing for a club, because they love that club. They grow up wanting to play for big clubs with big wallets.
        Most of them, if not all, are mercenaries. The goal, since they picked up a ball, is to make money playing. Sadly, how can you blame them? If you see where they come from, this is their only way out of poverty. No education, but skills on the pitch, and now they are millionaires. And thankfully, alot of them do infact "give back to the community" in their countries of origin.
      • kweku
        kweku 3 months ago
        Gyan wanted a decent wage from Sunderland, but they didnt budge, instead they cashed in on his loan deal. When interviewed about his surprise move his response amongst other reasons was "he consulted his family".
        Footballers these days have various risks with injuries, so when you hit form and clubs want to cash in on you,you normally think twice.
    • m.m.
      m.m.  •  3 months ago
      Is Gyan still impressed by Gyan's PK miss with almost no time left?
      When youve choked on the world's biggest stage, usually people demand that you prove your worth when bleating about how great you are.

      Gyan is know as Bill Buckner in the rest of the planet and you dont have to be be from Missouri to say: Show Me, dont tell me.
      • Sappy1314
        Sappy1314 3 months ago
        Just Because He Had One Hiccup In The World's Biggest Stage, With The Whole Nation On His Back, Does Not Mean He Has Achieved Nothing. He Has Proven Himself Countless Times, and Deserves The Ego
    • Galacticus
      Galacticus  •  Morgantown, West Virginia  •  3 months ago
      Bet he still refers to Johnny Paintsil as My Lord though.
    • Ezra
      Ezra  •  Rockville, Maryland  •  3 months ago
      I mean... if your playing good and making that much money you might aswell be cocky and over-confident and act like you own the world / I love A. Gyan and despite his bad days/moments he's still my favorite player
    • Ken Kadiri
      Ken Kadiri  •  Washington, District of Columbia  •  3 months ago
      He is hilarious. I love his music videos, too! However, that lame attempt at a hand-ball call during the Mali match was a disgrace. Show some pride for Ghana, Asamoah!
      • Galacticus
        Galacticus 3 months ago
        Music videos? On to google...
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