Ghana’s star player at the ongoing 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Asamoah Gyan, has added another record to its growing list of milestones.
According to Supersport’s report, Gyan has become the first African to score in three World Cup finals after scoring against Germany in Fortaleza on Saturday, 21 June, 2014.
The game in Saturday saw several milestones set on both sides, but for Africa this may be the most significant.
It was gathered that the Ghanaian player was an Udinese player when he scored his first in 2006, a Sunderland star during his second world cup appearance in 2010, and an Al Ain forward now, in 2014.
Taking a pass from midfield, Gyan peeled away from the German defense before smashing a shot past Manuel Neuer to give Ghana a 2-1 lead.
* Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan
The game eventually ended in a draw, but for the captain of Ghana this will remain a special moment.
Another record Asamoah Gyan equals is that of Roger Milla – to become the joint top African scorer in World Cup finals with five goals.
With this latest records, Gyan has definitely entered the ranks of Ghanaian football legends.
Ghana, Germany, Portugal and USA are in the same group.
The Black Stars were defeated 1-2 by USA in their first group match.
The west African Nation would need a victory in their last group match against Portugal to secure qualification for the round of 16.
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