Kwesi Nyantakyi was made a target for standing against selfishness - Asamoah Gyan

Asamoah Gyan, former captain of the Black Stars, has expressed his belief that former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kwesi Nyantakyi was targeted due to his firm stance against selfishness during his tenure.

Gyan made this assertion on his Instagram page last Thursday, where he touched on various issues, including his time with the Black Stars and political matters surrounding Ghanaian football.

During the emotional session, Gyan lamented the removal of Nyantakyi as GFA President, claiming that Ghanaian football has been in decline since his departure. He argued that Nyantakyi’s refusal to conform to a “yes sir, massa” culture made him a target for those seeking to manipulate the system for personal gain.

If someone came to him with selfish reasons, he wouldn’t accept it. That’s why they wanted him out. Since his removal as GFA president, have you seen what has become of Ghanaian football?

He further highlighted Nyantakyi’s achievements, including his rise to the position of CAF Vice President and becoming one of the most influential figures in African football.

Nyantakyi was leading us somewhere. But because he wouldn’t entertain their selfish interests, they sabotaged him

The former Black Stars striker also emphasised that, despite criticism, Nyantakyi made significant contributions to the development of Ghanaian football.

They found a way to remove him from his role. People didn’t agree with how Nyantakyi was leading, but the truth is he was doing well. Look at where Ghana football was under his leadership, and look at it now. It’s clear who the problem was

Since Nyantakyi’s exit, Gyan believes Ghanaian football has faced a sharp decline, with both the Black Stars and other national teams failing to meet expectations.

Black Stars fail to qualify for AFCON

The struggles of Ghanaian football were highlighted recently as the Black Stars failed to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The four-time African champions have now shifted their attention to the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, set to begin in March.

Asamoah Gyan’s sentiments resonate with many who share his concerns about the current state of Ghanaian football, citing the poor performances of the Black Stars and the failure of other national teams to qualify for major tournaments.

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