Gyan poised to get Ghana back to the World Cup

 Asamoah Gyan describes his fifth minute against Egypt last month as a great moment to remember,the outpouring of emotion in Kumasi was so immense,the crowd of about 40,000 burst to life. Ghana's fans showered him praise,teammates from the substitutes’ bench, were all around him.
Black Stars went ahead trashing the Pharaoh's  to a resounding 6-1 win to put a foot into the 2014 FIFA World Cup.“You can’t really expect such a massive result against a team like Egypt". Ending their training session in turkey Asamoah expressed his burning desire to be in Brazil together with his team mates.
“We’re desperate to get back to the World Cup, but we have to make sure we do things right come Tuesday” he said ahead of the return fixture in Cairo, calling for focus. “It’s football, so anything can happen.”

The distinct whiff of caution in Gyan’s tone is understandable.The striker, perhaps more than anyone, knows just how wrong things can go after looking so clear-cut. It was his penalty-kick that dramatically thudded against the Uruguayan crossbar in the dying moments of extra-time in Soweto three years ago, forcing a penalty shootout that Ghana went on to lose.

Gyan is a man on a mission. There is redemption to be had in Brazil next summer. His move to Sunderland in the English Premier League after the heart-breaking exit from South Africa 2010 didn’t last long. Gyan headed for the Mid-East and is top-scorer two seasons running in the United Arab Emirates top flight, where he plays for 13-time champions Al Ain. He stands head and shoulders above the competition in that desert outpost, 90 minutes drive from Abu Dhabi and Dubai. While he makes the competition stronger, one can’t help but wonder if he’s playing at the highest level possible, and rumours of a €20 million move Turkish champions Trabzonspor have begun to circulate.
Watching Gyan play, for the Black Stars or in Al Ain’s humble stadium in the desert, you can’t help but think the word ‘dynamic’ was coined just for him. Small and compact, he has the power of a coiled steel spring. “My football career is going well right now,” he said, a wide smile telling a story all its own. “At international level I couldn’t be happier with how things are going for Ghana right now too. I’m enjoying my life and I’m enjoying the game,” he added, a glint in his eye speaking of unfinished business, like a man with a point to prove.