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Former Ghanaian football captain Asamoah Gyan has brushed off criticism surrounding his recent appointment to serve on Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia's 2024 campaign team, expressing confidence in his ability to contribute positively to the political arena.
Gyan, renowned as Ghana's all-time top scorer, was recently named on the Manifesto Committee of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer for the upcoming elections.
He has been tasked with leading the "Youth and Sports" manifesto sub-committee, which he accepts with determination despite facing backlash from some quarters.
Gyan emphasized that critics are entitled to their opinions and that he is accustomed to facing challenges, including being booed by fans in large stadiums. He views criticism as an opportunity for growth and is determined to contribute positively to the campaign team's efforts.
"They have their own opinions," said Gyan at the inauguration of the NPP's Campaign Team for the 2024 general elections, at Alisa Hotel.
"I have been there [before]. I have been to stadia, been booed in front of 80,000 people, I am used to it.
"At the end of the day, the work shows. Sometimes, you go to the enemy's territory and you come out with applause. I have confidence in myself and I know what I can do to help. I am here to help because of my 20 years of experience. I can't just sit at home and keep it. I have to share with the new generation to benefit from it.
"At the end of the day when everything is said and done, we see what we did or what we couldn't do. The criticisms will come. It is also good for me personally and for my team to push harder…,"
Gyan, renowned as Ghana's all-time top scorer, was recently named on the Manifesto Committee of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer for the upcoming elections.
He has been tasked with leading the "Youth and Sports" manifesto sub-committee, which he accepts with determination despite facing backlash from some quarters.
Gyan emphasized that critics are entitled to their opinions and that he is accustomed to facing challenges, including being booed by fans in large stadiums. He views criticism as an opportunity for growth and is determined to contribute positively to the campaign team's efforts.
"They have their own opinions," said Gyan at the inauguration of the NPP's Campaign Team for the 2024 general elections, at Alisa Hotel.
"I have been there [before]. I have been to stadia, been booed in front of 80,000 people, I am used to it.
"At the end of the day, the work shows. Sometimes, you go to the enemy's territory and you come out with applause. I have confidence in myself and I know what I can do to help. I am here to help because of my 20 years of experience. I can't just sit at home and keep it. I have to share with the new generation to benefit from it.
"At the end of the day when everything is said and done, we see what we did or what we couldn't do. The criticisms will come. It is also good for me personally and for my team to push harder…,"