Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan is delighted to return to the Black Stars after coming out of temporary retirement last month.Â
Gyan took an indefinite break from international football after suffering scathing attacks following Ghana's failed attempt to win the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Al Ain ace missed a penalty in the 1-0 semi-final defeat to eventual winners Zambia and pilloried by fans.
He officially wrote to the Ghana Football Association stating his availability for selection.
The 26-year-old has joined his teammates in Xi'an to play China on Wednesday night in an international friendly.
"It feels great (to be back). Seeing my colleagues around, it's normal. I left them for six months and I am back with them," Gyan said on Tuesday in Xi'an.
"I am really, really, happy to be back with the team.
"I didn’t watch most of the games but I heard the news. I am a Ghanaian and anytime Ghana is playing, I have to just follow. Now everything is alright and I am happy to be back with the team. I am also a Ghanaian and I am here to help the nation."
Gyan had been the target of harsh criticism but appears to have put that behind him insisting that the game is a collective sport.
"I appreciate that (pressure). It's a teamwork, I work for the team, I make sure I do my job," he added.
"Football is played by 22 people and I have played for the Black Stars since 2003 and I have done my best for the team.
"I do appreciate what people are saying. It doesn't put pressure on me. Talking about football, we got ups and downs.
''If you can go through all these things then you are ready to play at anytime, in front of the crowds and everybody."
Source: MTNfootball.com