The recent declarations of this African icon have sparked a lively controversy in Algeria, in reaction to his comments on the current successes of Morocco!
Former Ghanaian player Asamoah Gyan recently complimented Morocco, completely ignoring Algeria, which didn’t go down well with Fennecs fans. In a video shared on Instagram, Gyan toured football facilities in Morocco and urged Ghana to learn from what the country is doing. He said: “It is time we learned from what Morocco is doing. Nobody is perfect. We need to be humble and learn from each other.”
It is undeniable that Morocco has made significant progress in football in recent years. The Moroccan national team, nicknamed the Atlas Lions, reached the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup, making them the first African nation to accomplish this historic feat. Morocco’s successes have been hailed continentally and internationally.
However, the fact that Asamoah Gyan completely ignored Algeria in his remarks drew mixed reactions among Fennecs fans. Some expressed disappointment and dissatisfaction with what they perceived as a lack of recognition towards the Algerian national team, which has also achieved remarkable performances in recent years. Gyan’s intervention reignited rivalries between fans in the two countries and fueled heated debates on social media.
