Striker Asamoah Gyan has been appointed as Ghana’s Tourism Ambassador by the Ministry of Tourism.
His appointment came on the back of the belief that Asamoah has the capacity to market the nation internationally.
Gyan, who now plays for Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates, is expected to use his influence as a renowned international footballer cum musician to rebrand and promote Ghana.
Tourism Minister Akua Sena Dansua said in a letter of appointment to Gyan that “This appointment entails marketing and promoting Ghana through football as a renowned Ghanaian striker at international arena.”
“It is the expectation of the Ministry that you will accept this appointment to be of service to the Nation and to bring your huge international exposure to promote tourism in Ghana,” she added.
Asamoah Gyan who delightedly accepted the appointment tweeted Thursday: “Big thank you to Ghana’s tourism minister Akua Sena Dansua 4 making me the Ambassador 4 tourism 4 our motherland Ghana.”