Asamoah Gyan: Cannavaro and Italy are my toughest opponents

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Pulse-gh April 16, 2024 11:03 a.m.

Asamoah Gyan: Cannavaro and Italy are my toughest opponents

The then 20-year-old was one of Ghana’s key players during the country’s maiden appearance at the World Cup and was named in the starting line-up for the Black Stars’ opening game against Italy.

His efforts were buttressed by Nesta.” Meanwhile, Ghana went on to beat the Czech Republic 2-0, where Gyan scored the opening goal, and the USA to qualify for the round of 16 of the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

Speaking about the toughest opponents in his career, the 38-year-old said Italy and Cannavaro, who won the Ballon d’Or in 2006, stand out of the lot.

Ex-Ghana captainAsamoah Gyanhas named Italy as the toughest team he faced during his two-decade-long professional career.

The former Sunderland and Udinese forward also picked Fabio Cannavaro as one of the toughest defenders he ever faced..

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