Ghanaians must be patient with young Black Stars team – Asamoah Gyan

Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has urged Ghanaians to exercise patience with the Black Stars team as it now boasts young players.

Ghana's team, which is going through a transition, has faced difficulties in winning matches since the start of the year 2024.

Ghana is now faced with the significant task of playing against Mali and the Central African Republic on June 6th and 10th, respectively, in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

Coach Otto Addo named a young squad for the upcoming matches.

According to Gyan, the team has immense potential and can dominate African football in the coming years.

"They're performing well at their clubs," Gyan told Peace FM.

"Look at the team; almost five to six players are in the Premier League, and others are giving their best elsewhere. What excites me is their age—they're in their early 20s. If we groom them for the next five years, I think they can dominate Africa."

The all-time Ghana top scorer noted that Ghanaians must be patient with the team as they seek to revive their glory days.

"It's a gradual process," he says.

He added, "We have new faces, a new coach who took us to the World Cup, but now he's here full-time. Ghanaians, we like things fast, but we have to accept our current situation. Consistency is lacking, so let's focus on performance. Wins will follow, and the team will eventually dominate. I have strong faith in this young team. Ghanaians should give them time."

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