Ghanaian football legend Asamoah Gyan recently shared insights into his journey, revealing that he always knew he would be the first player to lead the Black Stars to the World Cup.

His childhood prophecy came true when Ghana qualified for their inaugural World Cup in 2006.

Gyan etched his name in history by scoring Ghana's first-ever World Cup goal, netting from a Stephen Appiah assist in a memorable match against the Czech Republic in Cologne, Germany.

His goal not only marked a significant milestone for Ghana but also showcased his talent on the global stage.

Reflecting on his early aspirations, Gyan shared in an interview with YFM's Leaderboard Series, "We used to go to school and the teachers would ask what we would want to be in the future.

Some would say I want to be a president, others say engineers and stuff but I was the only one who said I would be a football star."

Gyan continued, "I prophesized that I would be the person to take Ghana to the World Cup because at that time we had great players but we never qualified for the World Cup.

I said the first time I will wear the Ghana jersey we will go to the World Cup. My friends at that time can testify."

The former Ghana captain has cemented his legacy as the African player with the most goals in World Cup history, tallying six goals across three tournaments.

Gyan also holds the record as Ghana's all-time top scorer, with 51 goals in 109 international appearances.

Gyan's journey from a confident young footballer to a World Cup hero is a testament to his talent, determination, and belief in his destiny.

His contributions have left an indelible mark on Ghanaian football and inspired countless young players to dream big.