Gyan has been hailed by fans as the GOAT
Some Ghanaian football fans have described former Black Stars striker Asamoah Gyan as the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) in Ghana’s football history.
He is Ghana’s all-time top scorer with 51 goals, a testament to his remarkable goal-scoring prowess.
Gyan built a lasting legacy through the unforgettable goals he scored, many of them cherished for the unique and dramatic circumstances in which they occurred.
These moments created lifelong memories for Ghanaians who had the privilege of witnessing the exploits of one of Africa’s finest strikers in major tournaments such as the Africa Cup of Nations and the FIFA World Cup.
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Because of these achievements, some supporters believe Gyan’s performances for the national team place him above both past and current players. Others have argued that he has not been fully appreciated and should be celebrated more to honour his legacy.
His leadership in guiding the Black Stars to the quarter-finals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup remains one of Ghana’s most treasured football memories.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced plans to host a testimonial match in honour of the legendary striker.
The event will serve as a fitting tribute and grand farewell to Gyan’s illustrious career and outstanding contributions to the national team.
Read the reactions below
Gyan would cost 100mil in this market. Proper Cf. Good ball striking,good linkup play , good with the feet…rare quality
— Magical cazorla (@benzorla19) November 22, 2025
Happiest birthday legend
— Layer Alpha (@LayerAlpha) November 22, 2025
GOAT
— Ɛtwɛpa (@twepapa) November 22, 2025
Happiest birthday the one and only Baby Jet ✈️❤️
— KwamzTalkSports⚽️🏀🥊🏓🎾 (@NelsonKwame3421) November 22, 2025
Happy birthday to the GOAT of Ghanaian football, the legendary Asamoah Gyan 🇬🇭 pic.twitter.com/2pMmNnll9H
— Miss ADEL🦋🦚🌹 (@a_derll) November 22, 2025
ICON ✅ GOAT✅
— 𝕁ᗩ𝔽𝕁Ф𝔼 (@jafjoegh) November 22, 2025
Happy birthday 🎉 @ASAMOAH_GYAN3 Blessings LEGEND ⚽️ ❤️ pic.twitter.com/vKR7pWvQOW
— Adjor🔱 (@thekingadjor) November 22, 2025
Goat of Ghana football.
— Mykel (@Bra_Mykel) November 22, 2025
Happy 40th, @ASAMOAH_GYAN3!
✨️Ghana’s all-time top scorer with 51 goals.
✨️ Africa’s all-time top scorer at the World Cup with 6 goals.
✨️BBC African Footballer of the Year 2010.
✨️ AFC Champions League Top Scorer: 2014.
✨️AFC Best Foreign Player 2014. pic.twitter.com/2Yaqr3cgmm— Gary Al-Smith (@garyalsmith) November 22, 2025
He isn’t celebrated enough
— Samuel Agyemang (@SamuelA89875482) November 22, 2025
GOAT 🐐 from Africa Ghana 🇬🇭
Happy birthday big man— Isaac Asford (@Asfor23) November 22, 2025
His profile speak for itself
Big 40 Baby Jet 👊💪❤️— NanaK_Jm (@nanaK_Jm) November 22, 2025
SB/MA
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