Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member Samuel Anim Addo has urged the Black Stars leadership to appoint legendary player Asamoah Gyan as the team’s strikers’ coach.
He explained that Gyan’s remarkable goal-scoring ability during his playing days, which earned him the title of Black Stars’ all-time top scorer, could be instrumental in training the team’s current forwards.
The football administrator called on the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, the GFA, and the Black Stars Management Committee, chaired by Dr Randy Abbey, to hire Gyan in this role to help address the team’s goal-scoring challenges.
Speaking in an interview with Sporty FM, Anim Addo emphasised that Gyan’s presence in camp contributed significantly to Ghana’s victories over Chad and Madagascar in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
“The attackers, especially Semenyo and Inaki, idolize Gyan. I believe it’s time we appoint him as the strikers’ coach because we’ve seen moments where goals just aren’t coming. Football is evolving, and many clubs now have dedicated strikers’ coaches,” he stated.
“So, I want to use this platform to appeal to the authorities – the Ministry, the GFA leadership, and especially Dr Randy Abbey, who is highly experienced – to take this proposal seriously.”
The former Sunderland striker joined the Black Stars camp ahead of their two recent qualifiers, offering players advice on mental preparation and how to play diligently for the nation.
Gyan was widely praised by fans and pundits alike for his dedication to the team’s success, despite not holding any official position.
Watch Anim Addo’s remarks below:
Asamoah Gyan should be the Black Stars’ strikers’ coach – Sammy Anim Addo on #SportyDrive pic.twitter.com/uiHKx9gCSq
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