Asamoah Gyan apologises for his ‘nonsense’ comment on Majeed Ashimeru’s Black Stars snub

Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan has apologized after describing Majeed Ashimeru Black Stars snub for Nigeria World Cup play-off as nonsense.

The in-form Anderlecht midfielder was shockingly excluded from Otto Addo’s 27-man squad for the much-anticipated encounter.

However, the all-time top scorer who believes Ashimeru is currently the best midfielder in Ghana after Thomas Partey expressed his displeasure forcing him to use an unprintable word on social media for the first time.

“This guy Majeed Ashimeru is the best midfielder in Ghana, after Thomas Partey, period. I have kept quiet on this but this nonsense must stop. Smh,” Gyan tweeted.

But in a post sighted by Footballghana.com, the former Sunderland star has apologized to his nonsense comment but insisted Ashimeru deserve call up.

“I still insist that Ashimeru deserves to be in this current Black Stars but am sorry for using the word ‘Nonsense’ in my statement so I unreservedly withdraw that word, I was carried by my emotions. Go Ghana” he tweeted.

The Black Stars began preparations on Monday. Seven players reported for first training at the Accra Sports Stadium.

They will travel to Kumasi on Tuesday to continue their preparations.

The team will train on three occasions in Kumasi. Their first training is on Tuesday evening, another session on Wednesday before their final training on Thursday.

After the final training, coach Otto Addo and some players will interact with the media at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium media centre ahead of the first leg clash on Friday, March 25, 2022.

The return leg will be played four days later in Abuja at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium.