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Qatar 2022: Asamoah Gyan appointed Ghana’s World Cup Ambassador

The Government has named former Black Stars Captain, Asamoah Gyan as Ghana’s ambassador for the 2022 World Cup.

Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Ibrahim Awal who made the announcement at Asamoah Gyan’s book launch over the weekend said the honor was conferred on him on behalf of the President.

“We are conferring on you by the courtesy of the President, a tourism ambassador for this country. For the 2022 World Cup, we want you to be an ambassador,” Mr. Awal said.

“Use your experiences to promote Ghana. Ghana is not only the most beautiful country in Africa, it’s also the most attractive. Our sports legends help make Ghana the most popular brand in Africa. Asamoah Gyan, we start with you to lead the charge and make Ghana a very successful brand.”

He added: “The President launched the Beyond the Return project in 2019 which led to over one million people coming to Ghana. Asamoah Gyan, help us get 2 million people to come to Ghana this year as tourists.”

World Cup

The Black Stars of Ghana have been drawn in Group H of the World Cup together with Portugal, Uruguay and South Korea.

Ghana will play it’s first game against Portugal before taking on Uruguay and South Korea.

Here’s Ghana’s group

Group H

Portugal

Ghana

Uruguay

South Korea

Ghana qualified after drawing 1-1 with Nigeria in Abuja and qualified on goal difference

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