Coaching can wait despite acquiring UEFA licence - Asamoah Gyan

Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan has opened up on why he has yet to transition into coaching, despite holding the necessary qualifications to step into the dugout.

Widely regarded as one of Ghana’s finest exports and a standout figure across Africa and Europe, the former striker says the demands of coaching require a level of commitment he is not prepared to give at this stage of his life.

In an interview with Citi Sports, Gyan explained that his current priorities lie away from football management, with his attention firmly fixed on business ventures.

“The reason why I haven’t started my coaching career is all about dedication. When you dedicate yourself to coaching, you will have time for the kids,” he said.

Although the ex-Sunderland AFC and Al Ain FC forward possesses a UEFA Licence B, he insists that coaching demands full focus—something he is unwilling to compromise given his other commitments.

“I have a UEFA Licence B, but I’m not into coaching because I have other businesses to attend to. Coaching is about dedication, and you have to focus and teach,” he added.

During a decorated playing career, Gyan represented Ghana at three FIFA World Cups—the 2006 FIFA World Cup, 2010 FIFA World Cup and 2014 FIFA World Cup—cementing his legacy as one of the country’s most influential footballers.

🎥 “Sometimes when a player becomes popular, the first coach thinks he did everything, forgetting others also played a role,”

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— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) April 22, 2026