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Asamoah Gyan (born November 22, 1985 in Accra) is a Ghanaian International football player who plays as a striker for Stade Rennais in the French Ligue 1. He is the first Ghanaian Player ever to score a goal at the FIFA World Cup Finals.

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LUANDA, ANGOLA - JANUARY 28: Anthony Annan of Ghana (L) and Obinna Nsofor of Nigeria compete during the Africa Cup of Nations semi final match between Ghana and Nigeria from the November 11 Stadium on January 28, 2010 in Luanda, Angola. Ghana national football team
Egyptian national team soccer players pose for a picture with Egypt's top officials including Gamal Mubarak, son of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and assistant Secretary General of the ruling National Democratic Party, fourth left second row, with the African Cup of Nations soccer tournament winner's trophy upon their arrival at Cairo airport, Egypt, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. Egypt national football team
Fans attend African Cup of Nations semifinal soccer match between Ghana and Nigeria, in Luanda, Angola, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Africa Cup of Nations
An Angolan dancer performs in closing ceremonies after Egypt defeated Ghana 1-0 in their African Cup of Nations final match at November 11 Stadium in Luanda, Angola Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010. Angola
LUANDA, ANGOLA - JANUARY 28: Chinedu Obasi of Nigeria (L) and Samuel Inkoom of Ghana compete during the Africa Cup of Nations semi final match between Ghana and Nigeria from the November 11 Stadium on January 28, 2010 in Luanda, Angola. Nigeria national football team
Referee Mohamed Benouza from Algeria, right, takes the ball away from Zambia's Joseph Musonda, center, after a goal was scored by Gabon's Fabrice Do Marcolino, unseen, during their African Cup of Nations Group D soccer match at the Ombaka National Stadium in Benguela, Angola, Thursday Jan. 21, 2010. Zambia beat Gabon 2-1. Algeria national football team
In this Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008 file photo, Lyon's Fabio Grosso, of Italy, controls the ball during their French League One soccer match against Grenoble at Gerland stadium, in Lyon, central France. Italy international Fabio Grosso signed for Juventus on Monday, Aug. 31, 2009 following two years with Lyon in France's Ligue 1. Ligue 1
Ghana players, including goalkeeper Richard Kingson, center, celebrate their 1-0 win in their African Cup of Nations semifinal match at November 11 Stadium in Luanda, Angola Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Richard Kingson
Egypt's captain Ahmed Hassan, center, looks up as he holds the trophy flanked by President Jose Eduardo dos Santos of Angola, left, and CAF president Issa Hayatou, right, after they won the African Cup of Nations soccer match against Ghana at the November 11 stadium in Luanda, Angola, Sunday Jan. 31, 2010. Egypt beat Ghana 1-0. Ahmed Hassan
Bordeaux's Mathieu Chalme, left, challenges for the ball with Grenoble's Daisuke Matsui, right, during their French League One soccer match in Grenoble, French Alps, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010. Grenoble Foot 38
Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac, center, shares a laugh with player Matthew Amoah, left, during a training session on the eve of their African Cup of Nations semifinal soccer match against Nigeria, in Luanda, Angola, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010. Milovan Rajevac
UDINE, ITALY - MARCH 14: Kwadwo Asamoah (R) of Udinese celebrates his goal with his team-mate Floro Flores during the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and US Citta di Palermo at Stadio Friuli on March 14, 2010 in Udine, Italy. Kwadwo Asamoah
Rennes' french forward Jimmy Briand challenges for the ball with Bordeaux' defender Mickael Ciani during their French League One soccer match, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in Rennes, western France. Jimmy Briand
Le Mans' Roland Lamah, right, challenges for the ball with Marseille's Garry Bocaly, during their League One soccer match, in Marseille, southern France, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010. Le Mans Union Club 72
Stade Rennais player Jerome Leroy (L) vies with FC Twente players Robbie Wielaert and Wout Brama (R) during the UEFA Cup match FC Twente vs Stade Rennais on October 2, 2008 in Enschede. Stade Rennais
Chelsea's Ivory Coast footballer Didier Drogba (back and Chelsea's French footballer Florent Malouda participate during a Chelsea Training Session at Stamford Bridge on the eve of their UEFA Champions League Second Round, Second Leg football match against Inter Milan in London, England on March 15, 2010. Ivory Coast
Inter Milan midfielder Sulley Muntari, right, of Ghana, touches the ball with his left arm to give away a penalty, during the Serie A soccer match between Catania and Inter Milan, in Catania, Italy, Friday, March 12, 2010. Sulley Muntari
Ghana's Samuel Inkoom, right, attacks as Ghana's Ibrahim Ayew, left, defends during the final of their African Cup of Nations soccer match at the November 11 stadium in Luanda, Angola, Sunday Jan. 31, 2010. Egypt beat Ghana 1-0. Samuel Inkoom

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Rennes' Asamoah Gyan (2ndL) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against Valenciennes during their French L1 football match Valenciennes vs. Rennes on March 14, 2010 at the Nungesser stadium in Valenciennes, north of France.

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Rennes' Asamoah Gyan (2ndL) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against Valenciennes during their French L1 football match Valenciennes vs. Rennes on March 14, 2010 at the Nungesser stadium in Valenciennes, north of France.

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Ghana's Asamoah Gyan, left, attacks as Egypt's Wael Gomaa, right, defends during the final of their African Cup of Nations soccer match at the November 11 stadium in Luanda, Angola, Sunday Jan. 31, 2010. Egypt beat Ghana 1-0.

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Ghana's Asamoah Gyan, left, attacks as Egypt's Wael Gomaa, right, defends during the final of their African Cup of Nations soccer match at the November 11 stadium in Luanda, Angola, Sunday Jan. 31, 2010. Egypt beat Ghana 1-0.

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Ghana's Asamoah Gyan, left, is challenged by Egypt's Wael Gomaa during their African Cup of Nations final soccer match, in Luanda, Angola, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010.

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Ghana's Asamoah Gyan, left, is challenged by Egypt's Wael Gomaa during their African Cup of Nations final soccer match, in Luanda, Angola, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010.

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Egypt's Wael Gomaa, right, defends against Ghana's Asamoah Gyan, left, during the final of their African Cup of Nations soccer match at the November 11 stadium in Luanda, Angola, Sunday Jan. 31, 2010.

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Egypt's Wael Gomaa, right, defends against Ghana's Asamoah Gyan, left, during the final of their African Cup of Nations soccer match at the November 11 stadium in Luanda, Angola, Sunday Jan. 31, 2010.

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"We only got a draw, even though that this is not a bad result in itself at Toulouse ... But the fact we also drew (at home) against Lorient means we haven’t picked up many points (in the last two games)."


Didier Deschamps Mar 15 2010 8:34 AM from Boston Herald

"We played three days after a (Europa League) match (against Benfica), so it was not easy, and we struggled to control the game in the first half ... But at the end of the match, even though we were tired, we still had more..."


Didier Deschamps Mar 15 2010 8:34 AM from Boston Herald

"We were solid at the back and this is reassuring before hosting Olympiakos"


Laurent Blanc Mar 14 2010 6:45 PM from Zee News

"We could have done better but a point is not a bad result"


Laurent Blanc Mar 14 2010 6:45 PM from Zee News

"Martins was always pushing with chances and technically, I felt he had the urge over Osaze in scoring. We just failed to get our attack in order. May be its destiny?"


Shaibu Amodu Feb 03 2010 9:20 AM from AllAfrica.com
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Rennes' Asamoah Gyan (2ndL) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against Valenciennes during their French L1 football match Valenciennes vs. Rennes on March 14, 2010 at the Nungesser stadium in Valenciennes, north of France.

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Rennes' Asamoah Gyan (2ndL) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against Valenciennes during their French L1 football match Valenciennes vs. Rennes on March 14, 2010 at the Nungesser stadium in Valenciennes, north of France.

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Ghana's Asamoah Gyan, left, attacks as Egypt's Wael Gomaa, right, defends during the final of their African Cup of Nations soccer match at the November 11 stadium in Luanda, Angola, Sunday Jan. 31, 2010. Egypt beat Ghana 1-0.

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Ghana's Asamoah Gyan, left, attacks as Egypt's Wael Gomaa, right, defends during the final of their African Cup of Nations soccer match at the November 11 stadium in Luanda, Angola, Sunday Jan. 31, 2010. Egypt beat Ghana 1-0.

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Ghana's Asamoah Gyan, left, is challenged by Egypt's Wael Gomaa during their African Cup of Nations final soccer match, in Luanda, Angola, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010.

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Ghana's Asamoah Gyan, left, is challenged by Egypt's Wael Gomaa during their African Cup of Nations final soccer match, in Luanda, Angola, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010.

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Egypt's Wael Gomaa, right, defends against Ghana's Asamoah Gyan, left, during the final of their African Cup of Nations soccer match at the November 11 stadium in Luanda, Angola, Sunday Jan. 31, 2010.

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Egypt's Wael Gomaa, right, defends against Ghana's Asamoah Gyan, left, during the final of their African Cup of Nations soccer match at the November 11 stadium in Luanda, Angola, Sunday Jan. 31, 2010.

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