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Nyantakyi, Ayew family grace Asamoah Gyan’s father’s one week celebration

Former GFA President Kwesi Nyantakyi, football legend Abedi Pele and members of the Ayew family were among the prominent personalities who joined Asamoah Gyan and his family to mourn his late father, George Gyan Mensah. The one-week observance, held on Friday, August 21, 2026, at the New Gbawe Cluster of Schools AstroTurf, brought together relatives, […]

Nyantakyi, Ayew family grace Asamoah Gyan’s father’s one week celebration

On Friday, August 21, 2026, the one-week mourning period for George Gyan Mensah, late father of Asamoah Gyan, took place at the New Gbawe Cluster of Schools AstroTurf. Prominent figures in Ghanaian football, including former GFA President Kwesi Nyantakyi and football legend Abedi Pele, attended the solemn gathering.

Abedi Pele's sons, Dede Ayew, Jordan Ayew, and Rahim Ayew, were also present, offering their heartfelt condolences to Asamoah Gyan and his brother, Baffour Gyan. Dede Ayew embraced Asamoah Gyan in a moment of emotional support.

Former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah joined the mourners, alongside Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku, who signed the book of condolences on behalf of the late George Gyan Mensah. The gathering underscores the strong bonds within the Ghanaian football community.

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