Asamoah Gyan Continues to Shine at Al-Ain, Hits 100 Goals for the Club
Asamoah Gyan remains in impressive form with Al-Ain, continuing his prolific run in the Asian Champions League. On Tuesday, the Ghanaian striker scored his eighth goal in seven matches of the competition, helping his team secure a 2-1 victory over Al-Jazeera in the quarter-final first leg. Gyan’s success at Al-Ain, where he has been playing since 2011, has been remarkable, and he has now reached a milestone of 100 goals for the Emirati club.
Having made the switch from Sunderland to Al-Ain at the age of 26, Gyan’s move to the United Arab Emirates initially raised eyebrows and invited criticism, with many questioning his decision to leave the Premier League for a less competitive league. However, the former Rennes player has proven his doubters wrong, thriving in the Gulf and improving his form for both club and country.
“My statistics with the national team have improved. I’m scoring a lot more than before, and I also finished as the top scorer in the World Cup qualifiers,” Gyan commented, reflecting on his successful career since moving to the UAE. Despite the shift to what many consider a lesser league, the striker insists that the UAE championship is still highly competitive and remains “one of the best in the Gulf at the moment.”
At 29, Gyan’s decision to leave the Premier League for Al-Ain now seems justified, as he continues to maintain his sharp scoring form and contributes significantly to his national team’s success. His goal-scoring exploits in the Asian Champions League and beyond have cemented his place as one of the top forwards in the region, dispelling any concerns about the level of competition in the UAE Pro League.
