New Legon City coach, Bashir Hayford has been singing the praises of the Ghana Premier League's biggest marquee signing Asamoah Gyan.

He says he has known the legendary Ghana striker right from his formative years as he scouted him for Great Acadamias.

The new coach says Gyan is a prolific goal scorer who has scored wherever he has played and expects his career at Legon Cities to be no different.

Hayford says the striker's vast experience will be very key for the him the coach and the technical team.

The former Kotoko, Ashantigold gaffer was speaking ahead of his first game in charge against Dreams FC on Saturday.

“I have known Asamoah Gyan for quite a long time now. I scouted him for Great Acadamias way back. He is a prolific goal scorer who has scored at every club that he has been and on top of that, he has won many laurels for club and country. I am very proud of everything that he has achieved as a footballer. Gyan has really shown great professionalism and his rich experience will be very key for me and my technical staff. He is a motivator and a fighter. Since, I have been here, I always keep in touch with the fitness coach to update me on him, soon, we will see the Baby Jet that everyone knew. He is always making the people around him happy and that is a good one.” he added.