Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan hopes to be fully fit for the crucial 2014 World Cup play-offs against Egypt.
The Al Ain attacker played through the pain barrier during the country's à hard fought 2-1 win over Zambia in the final group D game at the Baba Yara stadium in Kumasi.
The 27-year-old is yet to fully recover from a knock he picked up during Al Ain Super Cup defeat against rivals Al Ahli last month.
But the former Sunderland hitman is hoping to be 100% fit to play an influential role against the Pharaohs in the two-legged ties.
ââ¬ÅI have not fully recovered but hopefully I should be fit for the game against Egypt,â⬠Gyan said
ââ¬ÅI was not fit when we beat Zambia in Kumasi and so Iââ¬â¢m still in the healing process.
ââ¬ÅItââ¬â¢s my prayer that all our players will be fully fit to face the Egyptians. If weââ¬â¢re all fit, I believe we can beat them to qualify to the World Cup.
Gyan played a part in Al Ain 3-1 defeat against Al Shabab in the AG League on Sunday.