Former Black Stars striker Baffour Gyan has counseled his junior brother and Ghana's all-time top scorer Asamoah Gyan to prepare physically before thinking of the World Cup.

The 37-year-old striker has signaled his intent to be among Ghana's squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup which has drawn a lot of comments.

Gyan has not been playing active football since departing Legon Cities in April 2021 but claims that he has not retired from active football.

Asamoah Gyan during his heydays played for the likes of Udinese, Rennes, Al Ain, and Shanghai SIPG among other clubs in a career spanning more than two decades.

Baffour Gyan believes his junior brother is not yet ready for active football and must work on his fitness first.

“He knows much about football and you can’t just get out from your house to go to the field to play football. If you decide to play when you are not ready the game will teach you a lesson, for me, he is not ready and he needs to work more on himself” he said when asked about Asamoah Gyan’s quest to return to the field.

He is the African player with the most goals at the FIFA World Cup having scored six goals in three appearances at the Mundial.

Asamoah Gyan has scored 51 goals for Ghana in 109 appearances.