Former captain of the Black Stars, Asamoah Gyan, has strongly supported Kwesi Nyantakyi, the former president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA). He believes that Nyantakyi was removed due to sabotage and personal agendas within Ghanaian football.

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During a heartfelt Instagram Live session on Thursday, Gyan expressed his concerns about the decline of football in Ghana since Nyantakyi's departure. He praised Nyantakyi as a leader who focused on unity and growth in the sport.

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“When Nyantakyi was the GFA president, look at where Ghana football was. Nyantakyi was never the kind of person who allowed internal bickering. He wouldn’t accept selfish agendas,” Gyan said.

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According to Gyan, Nyantakyi’s refusal to bow to the demands of a “yesa massa” culture made him a target for those who sought to manipulate the system for personal gain.

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“If someone came to him with selfish reasons, he wouldn’t accept it. That’s why they wanted him out. Since his removal as GFA president, have you seen what has become of Ghana football?” Gyan questioned, visibly emotional.

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The former striker highlighted Nyantakyi’s achievements, including his rise to CAF Vice President, which positioned him as one of the most influential figures in African football. He argued that the former GFA president’s leadership brought stability and direction to Ghana football.

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“Nyantakyi was leading us somewhere. He became CAF Vice President; one of the strongest people in African football. But because he wouldn’t entertain their selfish interests, they sabotaged him. They found a way to remove him from his role,” Gyan added.

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Since Kwesi Nyantakyi left his position in 2018 due to accusations of wrongdoing, Asamoah Gyan believes that Ghanaian football has experienced a major decline. He blamed those who opposed Nyantakyi for putting their personal interests first, which has led to the current stagnation and lack of progress in the sport.

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“People didn’t agree with how Nyantakyi was leading, but the truth is he was doing well. Look at where Ghana football was under his leadership, and look at it now. It’s clear who the problem was,” Gyan said.

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