Ghana’s top stories, now easier to find. Discover our new search feature!Asamoah Gyan’s football legacy was celebrated on social media by the French top flight.The former Black Stars captain received a nostalgic shout-out from Ligue 1’s official X account on April 30, 2026.Accompanied by highlight clips from his time at Stade Rennais, the post read:Stay ahead of the gist. Join YEN’s WhatsApp channel for instant updates!Unsurprisingly, football fans and admirers of the Baby Jet quickly filled the comment section with their own heartfelt tributes.@KINXEEL wrote:@AdubeaUK3 added:Read also10-year-old girl enstooled as Queen in Komfo Anokye’s birth town@mckidok posted:@jude_nii13 said:@nshonasia tweeted:@RebeccaMor78308 claimed:Gyan joined Stade Rennes from Serie A side Udinese, and while his stay in Ligue 1 wasn’t the longest, it was certainly memorable. According to data from Transfermarkt, he made 48 appearances, netted 14 goals, and registered five assists in the French top flight.His most prolific season came in 2009/10, when he bagged 13 goals, a performance that earned him international acclaim and paved the way for a move to England.In total, the striker racked up 53 appearances for Rennes across all competitions before bidding farewell to Ligue 1.Read alsoVictor Osimhen names Shatta Wale among 4 favourite Ghanaian artists (Video)Long before his European adventures, Gyan’s journey began in the bustling streets of Dansoman with Liberty Professionals.Nicknamed the Baby Jet for his lightning speed, a title inspired by Ghanaian sprint legend Alice Anum, Gyan quickly became a household name.Beyond his club career, his contributions to the national team are unrivalled. He remains Ghana’s all-time leading goal scorer, having netted 51 goals for the Black Stars, per Ghanasoccernet.From dramatic World Cup moments to unforgettable AFCON appearances, Gyan's story is stitched into the fabric of Ghana’s football heritage.While he’s sometimes underrated at club level, Gyan carved a respectable path, playing for top-tier sides like Udinese (Italy), Rennes (France), Sunderland (England), and later moving to the Middle East. Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Asamoah Gyan has issued a warning to those he accuses of tarnishing his image with false claims.Read alsoTelvin Sowah awes Ghanaians as major Donald Trump prophecy is reportedly fulfilled, video stirs reactionsThe 39-year-old revealed that on Friday, July 18, will be the day he finally addresses the situation and exposes those he believes have intentionally damaged his reputation.JOIN IN: Suspicious Content In Your Feed? Bust It With Our Free and Brief Fact-Checking Course. Get a Certificate!Source: YEN.com.gh Isaac Darko (Sports Editor) Isaac Darko is a Sports Editor at Yen, boasting over 10 years of experience in the media industry. He has produced award-winning TV shows such as "Football 360" and "Sports XTRA" on ViaSat 1/Kwese TV. Isaac began his career as an Assistant Producer at TV3 Ghana Limited (Media General) and also contributed as a Writer and Weekend Editor for Pulse Ghana. He earned his bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from the Ghana Institute of Journalism (now University of Media, Arts and Communication). Email: [email protected].