Since Asamoah Gyan’s retirement, Ghana has struggled to find a true successor to its legendary striker. Former Black Stars forward Kwesi Appiah believes the void left by the country’s all-time top scorer remains difficult to fill.

“It’s a very tough task to replace someone of his calibre and quality. That type of striker and character is not produced that often,” Appiah told Flashscore. Having played alongside Gyan at the 2015 AFCON, he understands firsthand the leadership and goal-scoring prowess the former captain brought to the national team.

While Ghana boasts talented forwards like Mohammed Kudus and Antoine Semenyo, Appiah stresses the importance of consistency. “At this moment in time, you have a player like Kudus and potentially Semenyo, who are playing really well for their clubs. We’d hope they can eventually reach that level and consistency for Ghana to help lead the team to glory as Asamoah Gyan so often did.”

The Black Stars have struggled to establish a dominant attacking force in recent years, and their lack of a prolific goal-scorer has been evident in key matches. Now playing for Boreham Wood in England’s National League, Appiah believes strong leadership and team cohesion are essential for Ghana’s resurgence.

The search for Ghana’s next talisman continues, but until a striker emerges with Gyan’s presence and ability, the Black Stars will have to rely on teamwork and tactical discipline to reclaim their former glory.