Asamoah Gyan has described the rivalry between Ghana and Nigeria as a “good rivalry”, emphasizing that it’s not driven by hatred. “Ghana and Nigeria is a good rivalry. It is not a hatred [or] something. We always want to challenge ourselves. They always want to beat us in everything, even with Jollof,” Gyan said on Rio Ferdinand Presents.
Gyan, Ghana’s all-time top scorer, has been part of several high-stakes matches against Nigeria, including the 2010 World Cup quarter-final loss.
He believes the rivalry pushes both teams to perform better, extending beyond football to cultural aspects like Jollof rice.
The Ghana-Nigeria rivalry is one of the most intense in African football, with both teams having a rich history of competition.
Gyan’s comments highlight the mutual respect and competitive spirit between the two nations.
