Ghana International, Asamoah Gyan is not ruling out the possibility of representing the nation at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The 36-year-old has targeted a return to the national team for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar despite not being fully fit at the moment
The former Sunderland striker has not retired from International football despite not playing for the Black Stars since the 2019 AFCON tournament in Egypt.
Gyan, who is Ghana’s all-time goal scorer with 51 goals, last played active football in the 2020/2021 season for Ghana Premier League side, Legon Cities where he made just five appearances..
Gyan, however says he hasn’t had any communication with the Ghana Football Association or Otto Addo about his plans.
“Honestly, I haven’t spoken to anybody yet, it’s part of the plan. I just want to see how my body reacts first,” Gyan told BBC’s John Bennett
“My manager and I have been talking behind the scenes, so we just have to make sure we know what we are doing.
‘Everything is in progress, everything looks positive, so we will see what happens, there might be a surprise.”
Ghana have been paired in Group H of the World Cup with Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay.
Asamoah Gyan’s return to the Black Stars looming
Ghana international Asamoah Gyan has stated that he will not rule out representing his country in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Despite not being fully fit at the moment, the 36-year-old hopes to return to the national team for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Despite not appearing for the Black Stars since the 2019 AFCON tournament in Egypt, the former Sunderland striker has not retired from international football.
Gyan, Ghana’s all-time leading scorer with 51 goals, last played for Legon Cities in the Ghana Premier League in the 2020/2021 season, making only five appearances.
Gyan, however says he hasn’t had any discussions with the Ghana Football Association or Otto Addo about his plans.
“Honestly, I haven’t spoken to anybody yet, it’s part of the plan. I just want to see how my body reacts first,” Gyan told BBC’s John Bennett
“My manager and I have been talking behind the scenes, so we just have to make sure we know what we are doing.
‘Everything is in progress, everything looks positive, so we will see what happens, there might be a surprise.”
Christian Atsu, a former Black Stars winger who played for Ghana during his time in the national team, has also backed his former teammate to be invited to the team ahead of the World Cup in Qatar.
“Honour Asamoah Gyan with his last wish,” Christian Atsu said on Twitter.
Ghana have been drawn in Group H of the World Cup with Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay.