At the time a statement from the committee that oversaw the transition mentioned that Asamoah Gyan was lifted from captain to
Ex-Black Stars Skipper and hhCaptain, Asamoah Gyan says he felt betrayed and couldn’t control his emotions when the Captain position was taken away from him in 2019.
The then head coach Kwasi Appiah made Andre Ayew in replacement of Asamoah Gyan ahead of the 2019 African Cup of Nations in Egypt.
A statement from the committee that saw the transition said Asamoah Gyan was lifted from captain to General Captain.
Kwadwo Asamoah was then named the deputy captain.
Asamoah Gyan who was speaking on Asaase Radio stated that he was really angry at the time and couldn’t control his emotions when such decision was taken.