
Gyan Ready to Shine for Black Stars
Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan says the tough times he’s endured in his career means he doesn’t feel pressure as he prepares to lead the Black Stars to the World Cup in Brazil.

Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan says the tough times he’s endured in his career means he doesn’t feel pressure as he prepares to lead the Black Stars to the World Cup in Brazil.

From scoring against England at Wembley to taking hold of the captain’s armband, it’s been quite a week for Shane Long. Giovanni Trapattoni has named the Irish team to face Georgia with Wes Hoolahan earning his first start in an intriguing midfield pairing with James McCarthy. Richard Dunne will also feature at some stage.

Robbie Keane has been named the new captain of LA Galaxy as previous skipper Landon Donovan continues his self-imposed exile. Proof of Keano’s increase in profile also came as he was pictured at another NBA game this week, and this time they knew exactly who he was.