Sports News of Monday, 15 September 2014

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

Gyan arrives in Riyadh with Al Ain

Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan is in Saudi Arabia with his Al Ain teammates for the opening encounter of their Champions League semi final tie against Al Hilal.

The Black Stars captain arrived with his club teammates in Riyadh in the early hours of Monday from their base in Abu Dhabi.

Gyan had returned to the side last week after a excelling for Ghana in their opening 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Al Ain arrived in Riyadh on a private jet on Monday morning ahead of Tuesday’s clash against the Saudi Arabian giants.

The club has also made provision of four aircrafts to transport their supporters to Riyadh for the crucial clash.

Al Ain are on the verge of making history as they come up against Al Hilal on Tuesday.

The Boss looks to qualify for their first Champions League final in nine years.

They could also stand a chance of clinching their second continental championship in 11 years.

Al Ain had been reformed since the appointment of Croat Zlatko Dalic as coach.

The side have recovered from their poor domestic campaign last term to become a real contender for the Champions League title.