‘I choose to play persistently earlier than I can reflect onconsideration on World Cup’ – Asamoah Gyan

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Ghana’s all-time top scorer, Asamoah Gyan, says he will only consider playing at the 2022 World Cup when he plays actively in the coming months.

Gyan’s intentions of making a return to the Black Stars were made known when he told BBC in an interview last week.

However, the player admitted that he will need to get his body in good shape and become match-fit before any decision can be made.

Speaking on the Dentaa Show, the 36-year-old reiterated that point again amidst mixed reactions from Ghanaians since his interview.

“Anything can happen, but I want to earn the call-up rather. I want to start playing competitively. It could be anywhere. It could be in the Ghana [Premier] League,” he said.

Ghana’s all-time top scorer, Asamoah Gyan, says he will solely consider playing at the 2022 World Cup when he performs actively in the coming months.

Gyan’s intentions of making a return to the Black Stars were made known when he told BBC in an interview remaining week.

However, the participant admitted that he will need to get his body in proper structure and become match-fit before any choice can be made.

Speaking on the Dentaa Show, the 36-year-old reiterated that point again amidst blended reactions from Ghanaians seeing that his interview.

“Anything can happen, however I choose to earn the call-up rather. I want to begin enjoying competitively. It ought to be anywhere. It could be in the Ghana [Premier] League,” he said.

“I desire to see myself in a group playing week in and week out before I can reflect onconsideration on going to the World Cup.”

Gyan has now not played active football on the grounds that leaving Legon Cities at the stop of the 2020/21 season.