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Football star Asamoah Gyan wants to learn how to fly after launching an airline

Should all go to plan, passengers could soon have Ghana's top scorer wishing them a pleasant flight.

After launching an airline in Ghana, the Black Stars captain Asamoah is hoping to take up a part time piloting job when he finally hangs his boots.

Apparently, there is one interesting skill that Gyan is hoping to pick up and that is piloting. Yes he wants to fly a plane.

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"I will learn how to pilot," he tells CNN. "Hopefully it will become a part time job".

Should all go well for the captain passengers could soon have Ghana's top scorer wishing them a pleasant flight.

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Gyan expects to face new challenges in the aviation industry, but he believes that skills acquired on the pitch will prove transferable.

"I have learned a lot throughout my career ranging from leadership, determination, commitment, perseverance and mental toughness will come into play".

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The President of Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo recently announced that Gyan has been granted a license to operate an airline, which will carry his nickname - 'Baby Jet'.

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The new carrier is expected to launch in 2018, beginning with domestic flights before progressing to international routes.

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