Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has opened up about his dissatisfaction with a crucial decision made by coach Milovan Rajevac during the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Egypt.

Gyan, who had been a standout player for Ghana throughout the tournament, expressed his frustration over being substituted off just two minutes after Egypt scored, leaving him puzzled by the coach’s choice.

In an interview with Onua FM, Gyan described it as one of the most bewildering decisions of his career, expressing his pain at being taken off the pitch at such a critical moment.

“I was pained because I predicted I would score. But when [the Egyptians] scored and were celebrating, I saw the No. 3 on the substitution board. It is one of the weirdest substitutions I have seen in my entire career,” Gyan stated.

Ghana, aiming to secure their first AFCON title since 1982, ultimately fell short against Egypt, losing the final 1-0.

Mohamed Nagy ‘Gedo’ scored in the 85th minute, securing the trophy for Egypt for the third consecutive time following their previous triumphs in 2006 and 2008.

Gyan's disappointment was palpable, especially considering his instrumental role in leading Ghana to the final with three crucial goals earlier in the tournament.

Despite the setback in the final, Gyan has enjoyed an illustrious career, with impressive stints at clubs in Europe and Asia, solidifying his status as one of Ghana's footballing icons.