Ghana Football Association boss Kwesi Nyantakyi has expressed his pleasure at the return of Al-Ain striker Asamoah Gyan to the international squad.

The 26-year-old attacker decided to return to boost the four-time African champions on Wednesday after a five-month indefinite break from the Black Stars.

“The GFA wants to thank Asamoah Gyan for taking this decision and this shows once again that he is fully committed to his country,” Nyantakyi was quoted as saying on Ghanasoccernet on Thursday.

“We thank his family and friends who also helped to encourage him in his difficult times.

“I want to use this opportunity to plead with our fans to support our players in their difficult times rather than condemning them.

“These players have brought good times for the country in the past and when things go wrong let's encourage them to bring out the best in them,” he concluded.

Gyan will be available for Ghana’s 2013 African Cup of Nations qualifiers.

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