Ghana’s all-time leading scorer Asamoah Gyan, who hung up his boots this past June, is to pay a hefty compensation package to his former spouse following a divorce court’s ruling.
The Accra court mandated that the 37-year-old football icon provide his ex-wife, Gifty Gyan, with several substantial assets, including homes both in the UK and Accra, a petrol station, and a pair of automobiles.
The dissolution of the marriage has been steeped in controversy and legal wrangling for three years, sparked by Gyan’s accusations of unfaithfulness and questioning of paternity over their three offspring.
These allegations were quashed following DNA results affirming Gyan’s paternity.
In the latest court session on Tuesday, the judge ordered that Gyan, the star who had stints with Udinese, Rennes, and Sunderland, must also hand over a monthly maintenance fee of 25,000 Ghanaian cedis (about $2,100 or £1,729) for the children’s welfare.
The formal declaration of the marriage’s end came after Asamoah Gyan petitioned for it, despite the couple having parted ways beforehand.
The court recognized Gifty Gyan’s significant, non-financial contributions towards their properties, as she was the primary caregiver for the children while Gyan was cementing his football legacy.
The family’s four-bedroom residence in Accra, acquired before their official marriage in 2013, was also included in the compensation.
Before officially saying ‘I do’ a decade ago, the pair had already welcomed two children into their lives.
Gyan, a record-setter with 51 goals for Ghana in 109 appearances, also boasts the title of Africa’s top scorer in World Cup history, netting six goals across three tournaments (2006, 2010, and 2014) and contributing to the Black Stars’ notable performances in the Africa Cup of Nations, including runner-up finishes in 2010 and 2015.
Attempts by the BBC to reach Gyan through his representatives were met with silence.
While the football world may remember Asamoah Gyan for his hip life rhythm on the field and his ‘magic numbers’, this chapter closes with a different kind of settlement, one that perhaps lacks the celebratory dance moves of his past goals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Asamoah Gyan divorce settlement
What was the outcome of Asamoah Gyan’s divorce case?
Asamoah Gyan has been ordered by a court in Ghana to compensate his ex-wife, Gifty Gyan, as part of their divorce settlement. He must provide her with two houses, one in the UK and another in Accra, a petrol station, two cars, and a monthly maintenance fee of 25,000 Ghanaian cedis for the welfare of their three children.
Has Asamoah Gyan admitted to being the biological father of his children?
Yes, a DNA test confirmed that Asamoah Gyan is the biological father of the three children he had with his ex-wife, disproving his initial allegations of infidelity and questions about paternity.
What assets has Asamoah Gyan been ordered to hand over to his ex-wife?
Gyan has been ordered to give his ex-wife a house in the UK, a house in Accra, a petrol station, and two cars as part of the divorce compensation package.
What were the legal issues contested during Asamoah Gyan’s divorce?
The legal battle was drawn out over three years due to Gyan’s claims of infidelity against his ex-wife and his subsequent challenge regarding the paternity of their three children, which was later resolved by a DNA test.
What was Asamoah Gyan’s football career like before his retirement?
Asamoah Gyan is Ghana’s all-time leading scorer with 51 goals in 109 games, Africa’s leading scorer in World Cup history, and has played in seven Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, with his team finishing as runners-up in 2010 and 2015.
When did Asamoah Gyan retire from professional football?
Asamoah Gyan announced his retirement from professional football in June, prior to the final court ruling on his divorce case.
More about Asamoah Gyan divorce settlement
- BBC News Article on Asamoah Gyan’s Divorce Settlement
- Asamoah Gyan’s Career Statistics
- Asamoah Gyan’s World Cup Records
- Gyan’s Retirement Announcement
3 comments
gyan’s retirement tho, he’s leavin da game on a wild note, not just goals!
wow, dis divorce story is cray cray. gyan shud take care of his kids tho, dat’s important.
didn’t kno gyan had such a messy life off da pitch. footy stars got drama too!