Asamoah Gyan on Manchester United Wish List

Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan has played his way onto Sir Alex Ferguson’s wish-list after a string of impressive performances on Wearside according to Tuttochampions.it.

The 25 year old Ghana international has scored nine goals and provided four assists in 23 Premier League games as Sunderland has surged up the table. He has become an instant hit with the fans due to his flamboyant style which is a result of his undiluted love of the game.

He was linked with Man United back in 2007 whilst playing for Italian side Udinese but injury hampered his season and he never had a chance to advertise his potential. An eccentric personality and keen rapper under the pseudonym “Baby Jet” he would be a welcome addition to the changing room.

He possesses impressive pace and a wonderful shot – he thrives off one-on-one situations and is lethal when cutting across the face of goal. Bruce would be extremely reluctant to let the club record signing leave in the summer with the Red Devil’s also expressing an interest in Gyan’s teammates Gordon and Henderson.

The loss of Darren Bent in January and the fact that Gyan has only been at the Stadium of Liht six months since signing for £13 million would probably mean no less than £20 million would be enough to test Sunderland’s reserve. TheBlack Cats are not inclined to sell and any deal with Sunderland would probably see Danny Wellbeck – on loan at Sunderland from Man United – make his deal permanent.

Whether Ferguson intends to spend so much on a striker seems doubtful as they have plenty of options up front. Gordon or Henderson would seem the most likely deal but if Gyan’s form remains as it is it may come to pass that United are tempted to make a move given that Owen ‘s days are numbered and Wellbeck would be used as a bartering chip. Real Madrid are also rumoured to be keeping an eye on the BBC African Player of the Year.

(GHP)

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Muntari in Sunderland Talk

Ghana Muntari

Sunderland have been granted permission to discuss a deal to sign Inter Milan midfielder Sulley Muntari.

If terms are agreed, the 26-year-old is expected to join the Black Cats on loan until the end of the season.

Muntari played in the Premier League while at Portsmouth during the 2007-08 campaign before leaving for Inter.

The Ghana international has struggled to secure first-team football at the San Siro and handed in a transfer request earlier this month.

Muntari has helped the club to two successive Serie A titles and the 2010 Champions League crown.
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But he was out of favour under Rafael Benitez at the start of the season and has failed to convince new manager Leonardo of his worth, making only one Serie A start this term.

If he does move to the Stadium of Light, he will be joining international team-mates Asamoah Gyan and John Mensah.

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Muntari to Join Gyan at Sunderland

Ghana midfield Sulley Muntari

Sulley Muntari is on the verge of joining the English Premiership League side Sunderland early this week, according to his agent.

Muntari has been a bench warmer at Inter Milan where he has been a surplus to the teams requirements and is keen for a return to the Premier League, having spent a season at Portsmouth in the 2007/8 campaign.

There are also other speculation that Tottenham, Liverpool and Everton are also in the race to snatch the 26-year-old.

Muntaris’ agent, Fabien Piveteau, says that is incorrect.

“That is not true, indeed if everything is sorted out with Sunderland he will be going there. We hope to have everything sorted shortly, maybe by Tuesday,” he told Sky Sports.

Despite previously stating that he would only play for a London-based club, Muntari now seems set on a loan move to the north east.

Piveteau added: “He knows Sunderland is a good club, possibly not the biggest but he wants to be playing football.

Asamoah Gyan is reportedly in communication with Muntari trying to woo the controversial midfield to join him at Sunderland.

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Asamoah Gyan Was Never in Legon With Obaa Yaa, Spokesperson

Asamoah Gyan (left) and Obaa Yaa (right)

A spokesperson for the  famed Ghanaian footballer Asamoah Gyan,  has denied reports that Gyan was seen with Obaa Yaa in the East Legon neighborhood late December of last year.

The woman in the story, Obaa Yaa, made worldwide headlines a few weeks ago by publicly admitting her infatuation with the Ghana hitman and vowed to commit suicide unless Gyan marries her.

A few websites reported later that after visiting Egypt for the Confederation of African Football Award ceremony, Gyan made a stop in Ghana before continuing his trip to join his English side, Sunderland Football Club. The sources alleged that it was during this time that Gyan was spotted near an East Legon Night Club with Obaa Yaa.

The Spokesperson, speaking on condition of anonymity because the football ace has not officially authorized her to address the rumors, said the stories are purely fabricated and that there is absolutely no truth in them.

Asked whether Gyan has made any decision with regards to Obaa Yaa’s proposal, the spokesperson did not answer directly but rather said “at the moment, Gyan is focused on helping his Sunderland side qualify for the European Championship and that is all he thinks about”.

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Ghana: Award List Dominated by Football Players

Black Stars of Ghana
Ghana Black Stars

Two members of the Black Stars are in the running for the Personality of the Year 2010 award, the highest honour by the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG).

Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan and Richard Kingson face competition from national bantamweight boxing champion, Joseph Agbeko for the award to be decided later in May. The public will contribute to deciding the overall winner via a mobile text poll.

Just like recent times, football again dominates the 2010 nominations.

Both Gyan and Kingson are again nominated for the Footballer of the Year prize with Andre Ayew as the third nominee.

Ex-Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac and coach of the local Black Stars side Herbert Addo have been put up for the Coach of the Year award.

President of the Ghana Football Association Kwesi Nyantakyi would be honoured with the Chairman of the Year prize.

A successful run of results in 2010 has seen the Black Stars selected for the Team of the Year while ex-Ghana captain Stephen Appiah would be presented with the Dedication and Valour award.

Kevin-Prince Boateng and headline sponsor of the Black Stars, Gold Fields Ghana would be presented with Special Awards.

The sports media group today announced the nominees for the various sporting disciplines in the country during the year under review.

According to SWAG, the performance of the sportsmen both at the national and international levels served the criteria for settling on the nominees.

Award Nominees

Personality of the Year – Asamoah Gyan, Richard Kingson, Joseph Agbeko

Footballer of the Year – Andre Ayew, Asamoah Gyan, Richard Kingson.

Coach of the Year – Milovan Rajevac, Herbert Addo

Chairman of the Year – Kwesi Nyantakyi

Team of the Year – Black Stars

Dedication and Valour – Stephen Appiah

Special Awards – Kevin Prince Boateng, Gold Fields Ghana Limited

Source: Ghanafa.org

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Transfer rumour: Kingston for Blackpool?

Ghana midfielder Laryea Kingston
Ghana midfielder Laryea Kingston
Prof. Emmanuel Boakye

Blackpool Football Club an English Premier League side wants to finalize a deal for Ghana midfielder Laryea Kingston ahead of the January transfer window.

The Club Manager Ian Holloway is desperate to bolster his squad after an impressive debut campaign in the Premier League and Kingston is close to a switch to Bloomfield Road.

The 30-year-old, who is the brother of Seasiders keeper Richard Kingson (despite the different spelling), is available on a free having terminated his contract with Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem and Holloway is ready to offer him a deal at Blackpool.

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Asamoah makes life even more difficult for Obaa Yaa

Asamoah Gyan responds to her would be mistress
Asamoah Gyan responds to his would be mistress

 

On November 30, we reported of a young Ghanaian woman who vowed that unless Black Stars arrow head, Asamoah Gyan marries her, suicide would be the only option.

The lady, Obaa Yaa, has said that she is so crazy in love with the Sunderland ‘hitman’ that no will not be an option.
Obaa Yaa said she’s awestruck by Asamoah’s haircut, skin tone and the excellent skill he exhibits not only on the football field but also on the music scene.

Nobody expected any response from the no nonsense Ghanaian striker. Well, Gyan appeared on a popular TV program, the DENTAA Show, where after a couple of minutes of dance and chat with the hostess, he finally responded to Obaa Yaa.

Obviously, neither the dance, not the response is going to make life any better for Obaa.
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Samuel Eto’o is African footballer of the year

Samuel Eto’o has been named African Footballer of the Year for 2010 ahead of Didier Drogba and Asamoah Gyan.

The three forwards made up the shortlist at the annual Confederation of African Football awards ceremony in Cairo, with the winner being voted for by the coaches and captains of the continent’s 53 national teams

Eto’o came out on top despite enduring a wretched 12 months with Cameroon, who lost all three of their group games at the World Cup and disappointed at the African Cup of Nations.

He was in stunning form at club level though, helping Inter Milan win a spectacular treble last season and then clinch Club World Cup glory earlier this month.

Samuel Eto'o, 2010 African Footballer of the Year
Samuel Eto'o, 2010 African Footballer of the Year

It is the fourth time in his career that Eto’o, 29, has claimed the prize after winning three times in a row from 2003.

TP Mazembe, the four-time African Champions League winners who stunned Internacional of Brazil 2-0 in the United Arab Emirates last week before finishing runners-up to Inter Milan, were named Club of the Year.

Milovan Rajevac, the humble Serbian coach who made 2010 such a memorable year for Ghana, took the Coach of the Year award. He resigned after the World Cup to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad Jeddah.

Other award winners included Al-Ahly and Egypt midfielder Ahmed Hassan (Africa-based Player) and Ghana midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah (Most Promising Talent) while Ghana were predictably named best national team after reaching the World Cup quarter-finals.

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