Asamoah Gyan has admitted that he must put in more work to stay fit for Legon Cities FC.
Gyan, 34, officially made his debut for the club in a 0-0 draw against Medeama SC at teh Accra Sports Stadium on Friday night.
The Ghana football legend came on in the final 20 minutes of the game against Medeama for Raphael Ocloo and showed glimpses of class.
After the game, the country's all-time top scorer said getting back to full fitness is a priority.
“It’s good to be back home because this is where the brand Asamoah Gyan started.
"I am never happy and this year this is my first time on a football field after 8 months.
"So I am very happy, I need to do some work physically and then I’ll be okay.
"Mentally I am okay because the dedication is till there,” he stated after the goalless draw against Medeama SC.
Gyan is expected to play a bigger role in the coming games for Legon Cities FC.
The Royals are however still searching for their first win of the season and have appointed veteran head coach Bashir Hayford to lead them for the rest of the campaign.
Cities will be hosted by Dreams FC at the Theatre of Dreams in Dawu in the matchday four fixtures.