Ghana’s all-time leading goal-scorer Asamoah Gyan has announced his international retirement , a month before the start of the African Nations Cup.
The news follows shortly after he was removed as the national team’s captain.
Striker Gyan has not featured for the side since September 2017 after persistent injury problems and has also battled for game-time with his Turkish club Kay-seri-spor.
The 33-year-old netted 51 goals in 106 international appearances, which includes scoring at six consecutive Nations Cup finals, as well as three World Cups
Gyan’s six World Cup goals are the most by an African player.