Kwadwo Poku was talented than me but… — Asamoah Gyan

Asamoah Gyan has revealed that former Asante Kotoko striker, Kwadwo Poku was highly gifted than him but he couldn’t reach his full potential due to injuries.

Gyan feels sad that Poku who was known as ‘Mahala’ touted as one one the best forwards in the early 2000s didn’t live up to expectations looking at the enormous quality he possessed.

The former Sunderland striker made this revelation on Angel FM in Accra when he appeared on their show to talk about his book launch scheduled for April 30.

“Kwadwo Poku was hugely talented. I think he didn’t live up to his potential,” Gyan told Angel FM.

“I can’t blame him, he had some bad injuries. For me what, he had the talent to reach higher”

Poku’s despite his injury woes played for Danish clubs such as FC Midtjylland, Ikast FC, Skive, Tjørring IF and Ringkøbing IF.

Poku announced his retirement from football in 2015, making only nine appearance for Ghana and sciring two goals.

He was part of the Ghana’s 2004 Olympic football team.