By AFP More by this AuthorGhana football legend Asamoah Gyan, whose missed penalty in the 2010 World Cup cost his country its place in history as the first African nation to reach the semi-finals, has retired at the age of 37. "It is time... that voice has been clear in my ears, and I have succumbed to it, it is time. "It is time to hang up the jersey and boots in glory as I officially retire from active football." The former Ghana captain featured at the 2006 and 2010 World Cups and represented his country at seven Africa Cup of Nations tournaments -- reaching the final on two occasions. Ironically Gyan converted his penalty in the shoot-out which Ghana lost 4-2.

Source: Daily Nation June 21, 2023 21:00 UTC