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Gyan fined for ‘unethical hair’ in United Arab Emirates

The Ghana international attacker is one of more than 40 players to have been punished for the crime

Former Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan has been fine by the UAE Football Association for having “unethical hair”.

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Ghana international Gyan, 31, is contracted to Shanghai SIPG but is currently in the midst of a loan spell at Ah Ahli.

He has fallen foul of local rules, however, apparently due to his mohawk style of hair. Some interpretations of Islam deem that ‘Qaza’ styles of haircuts, which leave part of the head shaved but other parts unshaven, are banned.