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Asamoah Gyan Filed For Divorce From His Wife, Gifty, After Years Of Marriage
Ghanaian Football Legend has the second most amazing story in divorce cases. Second only to legendary Hakimi. Do you believe Asamoah Gyan just had £600 in his bank account when his divorce was filed?
In 2018, Asamoah Gyan filed for divorce from his wife, Gifty, after years of marriage. The case became a public spectacle, with Gifty seeking a significant settlement that shook headlines.
Madam Gifty requested £5,000 monthly, $1 million in cash, and 50% of Asamoah Gyan’s properties, businesses, and assets as part of the divorce settlement.
Her demands included House No. 40 Harding Way, Macham and a 50% share in the following properties:
– House No. 15, Oleander Street, East Legon (their matrimonial home)
– Basilica’ at Weija
– Baby Jet Heights, East Legon
– House at Michel Camp, Tema
– Petitioner’s Apartment at West Adenta
– Warehouse at Manet, Spintex
– Printing Press in Dubai
Madam Gifty also listed several luxury cars for the settlement:
– Rolls Royce Phantom (BJ 3-15)
– Porsche Cayenne
– Mercedes Benz SLK
– Mercedes Benz Sprinter Bus (JET 3-16)
– Black Mercedes Benz V Class (B JET 3-15)
– Dodge vehicle
Beyond properties and cars, Gifty wanted 50% interest in Gyan’s businesses, including:
– Baby Jet Airlines
– Jetlink Events & Logistics
– Gyan Investment Ghana Limited
– Paradise Pac Drinking Water
– Baby Jet Boxing Promotions
– BJ Sports Bar & Restaurant
However, Asamoah Gyan had strategically transferred many of his properties and businesses into his brother’s name, allegedly to shield them from being part of the settlement.
In court, Gyan declared he had only £600 in his bank account, a surprising revelation given his football success in England, China, the UAE, and beyond. This claim fueled even more public scrutiny.
The court ultimately awarded custody of the three children to Gifty, who resides with them in the UK. Gyan was ordered to pay GH₵25,000 monthly ($2,100/£1,729) for child maintenance and household upkeep while his s actions