Former Ghanaian Captain and striker, Asamoah Gyan has ruled out the possibility of playing for his national team the Black Stars at this year’s World cup scheduled to be played in Qatar.
Speaking to Kwame Sefa Kayi host of ‘’Kokroko ’’morning show on Peace FM,Asamoah Gyan maintained that his call-up to play for his country at the world cup based on merits.
‘Baby Jet’ as he is popularly known by many Ghanaians, stated that ‘’ I have to earn a call-up and not because I am the all-time top scorer for the Black Stars so I can just wake up and join camp. No, it doesn’t work like that’’.
He stressed that physically, he is not fit to earn a callup.
“I don’t think I’m fit enough to merit an invitation to the national team. I have to be in my right shape to earn it”, the highest goal scorer for the Black Stars pointed.
He however said his call up is possible since he has not hanged his playing boot.
“Since I have not hanged my boots from active football, I think I can earn a call-up to the national team. If I have a club and performing at the highest club level, then why not?” added Asamoah Gyan.
Morning show host, Kwame Sefa Kayi asked whether Gyan can replicate what Roger Milla did in the 90’s for playing for his nation at a time he was not playing any active football, the 36-year former Sunderland player answered in the affirmative.
Asamoah Gyan said “Yes, I heard the story of Roger Milla when I was very young but most importantly, I have to be physically fit because I am naturally gifted and can offer a lot on the pitch’’.
