Emenike: I'm up to the task of replacing Asamoah Gyan

AFCON 2013 top scorer Emanuel Emenike has declared he is up to the challenge of replacing Ghana star Asamoah Gyan at Dubai club Al Ain.

Gyan was a legend at Al Ain, scoring 95 goals in 81 matches and winning several major trophies with the Dubai club before his move to China.

And Emenike has now said he hopes to do same while on a season-long loan from Turkish club Fenerbache.

'I'm happy to be here and in a great club like this. I also like to be in a club that wins title and I'm here to win more trophies,' said the powerful Nigeria striker.

'I have scored goals starting from when I was with Karabükspor and then Fenerbahçe. I have won trophies in Turkey, but last season wasn't that great for me even though I made an impact as I got a lot of assists.'

He praised Gyan's achievements in Dubai.
'Gyan is a very good player and I'm here to replace him and I hope I do well. He has achieved a lot in his career and so have I,' he said.

'I have won the African Cup. It doesn't worry me that I'm replacing Gyan as my plan is to work as a team-man and then do well as a player.'

Emenike also said he was looking forward to play alongside Al Ain's ace midfielder Omar Abdul Rahman.

'To play with a player like Omar is great and I have seen a few of his videos. He is special and gave some good passes to Gyan. I think I will work well with him and I'm looking forward to training with him,' said the 28-year-old striker.