Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has singled out Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen as his standout forward in modern football.
Osimhen, currently with Galatasaray, has cemented himself as one of Africa and Europe’s most prolific goal scorers. With 35 goals for the Super Eagles, he is closing in on Rashidi Yekini’s all-time scoring record for Nigeria.
In an interview with Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand, Gyan praised the former Napoli striker for his lethal instincts and relentless commitment in front of goal.
“Victor Osimhen loves scoring goals. He plays with heart and gives everything on the pitch,” Gyan said.
The 40-year-old Ghanaian football icon also expressed surprise that Europe’s top clubs did not pursue Osimhen more aggressively, while hinting that a move to Manchester United would suit the talented forward.
“I really like these kinds of strikers. I’m surprised the big clubs didn’t come for him this transfer window. But hopefully, Manchester United could be an option—if he wants to come, considering the club’s history and everything,” Gyan added.
Osimhen is set to feature for Nigeria in their third-place playoff against Egypt at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Casablanca on Saturday.
Gyan retired as Ghana’s all-time leading scorer with 51 goals in 109 appearances and holds the record for the most goals by an African player in World Cup history, with six.
