Black Stars captain wins UAE League Cup with Al Ahli

Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has won the United Arab Emirates league title with Al Ahli on Saturday.

The 31-year-old featured for the UAE club as a second half substitute as to they beat Al Shabab 2-0 to clinch the title -  his second silverware with the club.

Gyan was introduced in the 72nd minute after replacing Ahmed Khalil when Ahli were up by a goal.

Five minutes later, Makhete Diop doubled their lead to register a brace after scoring in the fifth minute.

Compatriot Nana Poku played the entire duration for Al Shabab.

In September last year, Gyan made a cameo for Al Ahli when they beat Al Jazira 2-1 to win the UAE Super Cup.