Asamoah Gyan: I was 8th highest paid player in world! Why AFCON should be moved

Asamoah Gyan sits down for a special episode of Rio Presents exploring how he became one of the highest paid players in the world and the pitfalls that come with money and fame in such quantities.

Both Gyan and Rio are strident in their belief that AFCON should be treated in the same way as other major continental tournaments (Euros and Copa America) rather than being played during the European domestic football season.

Gyan reveals how confidence helped build him into the most recognised face in Ghana along with the struggles he faces when dealing with that level of fame.

He also reveals the pressure a letter from Nelson Mandela added to his Ghanaian team during the first World Cup to be held in Africa and discusses why players from the continent aren’t respected in the same way as their European or South American counterparts.

📚 Chapters
00:00 Asamoah Gyan: Ghana Legend
03:26 Living in Ghana: A Superstar
06:45 Nelson Mandela's Letter
09:25 Penalty Miss: Africa Down
11:21 Forgiving Suarez
14:13 Journey to Europe: Liberty Academy ️
16:52 Premier League: Dream Come True
19:12 Weakness - Practice for Mastery
21:01 Highest Paid Player
22:51 One-on-One with Goalkeeper
25:43 Baby Jet: The Nickname
31:21 African Players & Ballon d'Or
34:48 Ghana vs. Nigeria Rivalry

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