Former Black Stars Captain, Asamoah Gyan shower praises on Ashimeru after the midfielder’s Stelling performance against Madagascar in Kumasi

By Emmanuel Austin Baah Last updated Nov 20, 2023

Former captain of the Black Stars, Asamoah Gyan, has singled out Majeed Ashimeru for praise following Ghana’s first World Cup qualifier game against Madagascar.

Ghana secured all three points in that crunch game played at the Baba Yara stadium kind courtesy of a late winning goal by Inaki Williams.

Asamoah Gyan has reacted to Ghana’s World Cup qualifier game against Madagascar

The former skipper of the Black Stars commended Majeed Ashimeru for his stellar performance in the game

Many people who reacted to the post agreed with him.

After the game, Asamoah Gyan took to X, where he commended Majeed Ashimeru for playing an instrumental role in helping the team pick all three points.

He shared a photo of the player with the caption:

“Now you understand why I talk about this guy?” the post read.

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