Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has opened up about his frustration with a controversial substitution made by coach Milovan Rajevac during the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Egypt. Gyan described the decision as one of the most confusing moments in his career.
During an interview on Onua TV, Gyan recalled the moment he was substituted off in the 87th minute of the final match against Egypt, just two minutes after they scored the winning goal in the 85th minute. Gyan expressed his disappointment, stating that he had believed he would score and was ready to make an impact on the game.
“I was pained because I predicted I would score. But when [the Egyptians] scored and were celebrating, I saw the No. 3 on the substitution board. It is one of the weirdest substitutions I have seen in my entire career,” Gyan said.
Despite Gyan’s frustration with the substitution, Ghana ultimately lost to Egypt in the final by a score of 1-0. The defeat was a major setback for Ghana, who were aiming to secure their first AFCON title since 1982.
