Former Black Stars striker Asamoah Gyan has revealed his unfulfilled ambition to play for Asante Kotoko before retiring, attributing persistent injuries as the main obstacle.

Gyan, who retired from professional football nearly a year ago, had expressed his desire to wear the jersey of the Porcupine Warriors.

However, recurring injuries throughout his career, including during his time with Legon Cities in the Ghana Premier League, thwarted his plans.

In an interview with Onua TV, Gyan shared his disappointment, stating, "I wanted to play for Kotoko before my retirement but injuries hampered my ambitions. Even at Legon Cities, I opted to play a few minutes to gain full fitness.

But once I gained fitness, injuries struck again. That was how I began thinking of retirement. I really wanted to play for Kotoko."

Despite the setback, Gyan's illustrious career spanned Europe, Asia, and Africa, representing renowned clubs such as Udinese, Sunderland, and Al Ain.

He remains Ghana's all-time top scorer with 51 goals and holds the record for the most World Cup goals by an African player, with six goals.

While Gyan's dream of playing for Kotoko may not have come to fruition, his legacy as one of Ghana's greatest footballers continues to resonate, leaving an enduring impact on the sport both domestically and internationally.