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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Saturday officially launched Asamoah Gyan’s autobiography, titled “Legyandary.”<\/p>\n
The memoir of the Ghanaian football legend, who is the Black Stars’ all-time top goalscorer, captures some untold stories of Gyan’s illustrious career, which spans over two decades.<\/p>\n
It also unravels Asamoah Gyan’s life off the field of play, considering his contribution to the development of boxing and tennis as well as his philanthropic works.<\/p>\n
President Akufo-Addo, speaking at the glamorous ceremony held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, deemed it a great honour and pleasure to officially launch Asamoah Gyan’s autobiography.<\/p>\n
In a speech read on his behalf, President Akufo-Addo said it was imperative to celebrate individuals who had contributed to the development of sports in the country<\/p>\n
He said that Gyan had left an indelible mark in the history of Ghana’s football and would forever be adored.<\/p>\n
The President also announced Asamoah Gyan as Ghana’s ambassador for the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup.<\/p>\n
President Akufo-Addo urged Gyan to use his well-known stature in football to promote the country.<\/p>\n
In his address at the launch, Gyan said he was overwhelmed with the love and support he had received with the launch of the book.<\/p>\n
The former Sunderland striker was hopeful that the book, which details the intricate parts of his career, would inspire generations both alive and unborn.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat I see here today is an epitome of how the country appreciates its men and women, and I am indeed proud of myself.<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u201cThe book talks about moments in the Black Stars’ team and the successes we have won together.<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u201cThe book is a clear recollection of every tournament I have been to, and it is my hope that the book would enlighten future generations,” he said.<\/p>\n
\u00a0 The legendary Ghanaian footballer also revealed plans to launch the book in Ghana’s second-largest city, Kumasi, and also in Dubai and the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n
\u00a0 The first copy of the book was gifted to President Akufo-Addo while business moguls Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong and Kennedy Agyapong, who bought a copy for GHC 100,000<\/p>\n
It was a star-studded lineup of footballing greats who graced the occasion, including three-time African Footballer of the Year Abedi Pele, Senegalese legend Alhaji Diouf, Togolese football legend Emmanuel Adebayor.<\/p>\n
Former Black Stars John Paintsil, Laryea Kingston, Stephen Appiah, Tony Baffour, Sammy Kuffour, Godwin Attram, Fatawu Dauda, among others, graced the occasion.<\/p>\n
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