Sports News of Tuesday, 11 August 2020Source: goal.comGreatest Africans never to play in the Champions LeagueGyan is Ghana's all-time highest scorerMohamed AboutrikaAboutrika’s intense loyalty to Al-Ahly meant he never got the opportunity to test himself in the European arena, let alone in the Champions League. Essam El-HadaryUnlike his long-time teamate Aboutrika, El-Hadary did try his hand in European football, spending on season with FC Sion in 2008-09. He also featured in continental competition as well, but a taste of the Uefa Cup with Stade Rennais never translated to any action in the Champions League. Gyan top scored in the United Arab Emirates Pro League on three occasions, and won the Golden Boot in the Asian Champions League, but what could he have achieved if he’d have remained in Europe? However, he was still yet to enjoy his apogee, which came with his four-goal showing at the 1990 World Cup as Cameroon became the first African side to reach the quarter-finals.

Source: GhanaWeb August 11, 2020 09:11 UTC