Asamoah Gyan has revealed representing Ghana at the 2008 African Cup of Nations cost him a big transfer to Premier League team Manchester City.

He said playing AFCON 2008 is one of the actions he regrets ever taking in his football career.

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Gyan‘s performance at the tournament was one which drew much criticisms because the brilliant player did not live up to expectation.

There was a whole drama leading to the tournament as the Skipper threatened to quit the team with his brother and J.A Kuffuor, Ghana’s President at that time, had to convince them to stay.

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”I regret playing at the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, because I was injured but I felt I needed to sacrifice but yet I was criticized,” Gyan said on GTV’s Sports Highlights show.

”I really regret playing in the tournament, because even after that I had to go out for five months.

”I was supposed to sign for Manchester City but I missed. That has been one of my biggest regrets with the national team.” He told legendary Kwabena Yeboah.

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Former Ghanaian national team skipper, Asamoah Gyan has caused a stir online with a heart warm message as his best friend and brother, the late Castro celebrates his birthday.

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The late music sensation, Castro during a vacation with Asamoah Gyan at Ada got drowned in the river and various attempts to get him back proved futile.

As today marks the birthday of the popular crooner, Asamoah Gyan who was with the singer at the time of his departure has shared a video to celebrates the singer on his birthday.

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Watch the video below:

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Ghanaian Skipper Asamoah Gyan has turned into a traditional doctor and has filmed himself demonstrating how he protects himself from COVID-19.

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Asamoah Gyan in a tweet highlighted the numerous benefits of using neem leaves in this time where the world is plagued with COVID-19.

He advised the world to remain positive and boost their immune system the traditional way like himself.

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Neem Tree also known as Indian lilac is famed for its many medicinal benefits. It is said the leaves of this very tree kills bacteria that causes many sicknesses.

He tweeted, Coronavirus is real and dangerous, stay home and follow the protocols by the WHO, Ministry of health and the President…be positive, spread calm not fear, boost your immune system and practice hygiene…resort to what our traditional fathers left for us. @AnimSammy.

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Ghanaian professional footballer, striker and former captain of national football team, Asamoah Gyan is set to be sworn in as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Youth Association- Ghana.

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Baby Jet revealed the news on social media, which was sighted by AfricaCelebrites.com on his official Twitter page.

For him, the ambassadorial position was another opportunity to serve and inspire the youth, as he aptly captioned his tweet.

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The swearing in ceremony will take place at the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration in Accra.

Congratulations are in order to Asamoah Gyan, having served Ghana in his capacity as captain for the Black Star and now being recognized and honored with a position where he can be of service to the youth in the country.

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Check out Asamoah Gyan’s post on Twitter below:

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Despite their riches and successful businesses, the following Ghanaian millionaires don’t show off their wealth in lavish lifestyles displayed publicly on social media and other platforms unlike some of their millionaire counterparts.

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Many of them are business tycoons, industry leaders and do so for security reasons while others believe in modesty and privacy.

1. Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams

Duncan-Williams is the Presiding Archbishop and General Overseer of the Action Chapel International (ACI) ministry, headquartered in Accra, Ghana. He is one of the powerful religious figures in Ghana and around the world.

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The religious leader also owns the Dominion University College located on the Spintex Road in Ghana.

His business also includes Dominion Television, a Christian lifestyle channel that is broadcast across 16 nations in Africa.

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He is also touted as the richest ‘religious’ man in Ghana and one of the silent millionaires.

He was part of the clergy that officiated the inauguration of President Donald Trump’s Presidency. Apart from being a key and influential political figure, Archbishop Duncan-Williams is also a businessman.

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His net worth is undisclosed to the public.

2. Asamoah Gyan

Asamoah Gyan is the general captain of the senior national team, the Black Stars of Ghana. He has carved a niche for himself in the football world as a highly revered international footballer.

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He is estimated to be worth more than $23 million.

Asamoah’s assets include his McCarthy Hill house worth $3 million and his Rolls Royce worth about $400,000. Asamoah obtained a license to operate a private airline, ‘Baby Jet Airlines’ in Ghana.

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He owns the Baby Jet Promotions, which seeks to promote all kinds of sports in Ghana and acquired an airline, Baby Jet Airline in 2017.

He ended his international exile in October 2018 when he was called up to the Ghanaian squad for a pair of 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches against Sierra Leone.

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3. Osei Kwame Despite

Osei Kwame Despite is one of the most successful and respected businessmen who rose to fame following his dominance in the media space.

From being a dealer in music cassettes and other merchandise at Dunkwa-On-Offin, a district in the Central Region of Ghana to the owner of a conglomerate, Despite Group of companies, Osei Kwame is noted for his love for exotic cars.

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Worthy of note is his many enviable properties across Accra and Kumasi.

At the beginning of 2018, he acquired a brand new Mercedes Maybach S650 worth a whopping $323,000.

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His companies include U2 Company Limited, Neat Foods Company Limited (which produces and markets NEAT Fufu, NEAT Banku, NEAT Abenkwan, NEAT Hausa Koko, NEAT Diary Products).

He also owns one of the most-watched TV stations in Ghana, UTV, and some top radio stations such as Okay FM, Neat FM and Peace FM.

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Despite Dr Osei Kwame’s enormous wealth, he has remained humble and quiet and among the silent millionaires in Ghana.

4. Dr Kwabena Duffuor

Dr Duffuor is a self-made millionaire with an estimated net worth of $680 million.

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He is the founder, president of  House of Duffuor Assets (HODA) Holdings, which houses over 15 companies across several industries including media and banking.

A banker by profession, his largest holding was in UniBank, one of the largest banks in Ghana before its collapse, which caters primarily to high and low net worth clients.

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Dr. Duffour was Ghana’s former Minister of Finance. He also served as the governor of the Bank of Ghana. He was named as one of the four best Central Bank Governors in the World at an IMF/World Bank meeting in 1999. And was ranked as the 24th most influential person in Ghana in 2016.

He served under the late President Professor John Evans Atta Mills’ government and other capacities in eminent institutions in Ghana.

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Yes, their millionaire counterparts may show off their acquired properties and wealth, but over the years the personalities above have demonstrated that it is possible to live low-key while being a millionaire.

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