Asamoah Gyan SLAMS ‘egoistic’ Black Meteors players after U-23 AFCON exit

Asamoah Gyan, the recently-retired Ghanaian striker and the country’s all-time top scorer, did not hold back in his criticism of the national U23 men’s team following their disappointing exit from the CAF U23 Nations Cup in Morocco on Friday, June 30, 2023.

Despite having promising talents like Fatawu Ishahaku and Ernest Nuamah in the squad, the Black Meteors could only manage a 1-1 draw against Guinea in their final group match, resulting in their elimination from the competition with four points.

Expressing his disappointment, Gyan took to his Twitter page to express his thoughts on the team’s performance, particularly highlighting what he perceived as some players’ inflated egos and a lack of collective effort.

“What I observed in this Black Meteors team is that some players believe they are bigger than the entire team. Is it just a small amount of hype and fame? SMH,” the former Sunderland and Al Ain star posted.

He further added, “Modern football is not just about what you do with the ball. It’s about what you do without the ball. I see players thinking they can play alone. It’s time for us to wake up and defend when we lose possession. SMH.”

Ghana and Guinea both finished with four points, but Ghana’s inferior goal difference led to their elimination from the tournament.