Ghana football legend Asamoah Gyan has revealed that he often felt isolated during his time as captain of the Black Stars.
Gyan, who holds the record as Ghana’s all-time top scorer with 51 goals, said he lacked the backing of his teammates and faced challenges due to internal team dynamics.
Speaking during an Instagram Live session, the former Sunderland and Udinese striker explained that younger players were often influenced to view him negatively.
“A young player would come to the national team only wanting to see me, but their attitude towards me would change in a few days due to what people have told them,” Gyan said.
“So during my tenure as captain with the team, I was alone and only delivered on the field because players had been brainwashed,” he added.
Gyan captained the Black Stars from 2012 to 2019, leading the team through four Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournaments and the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.