He has since warmed his way into the senior team of the Serie A newcomers, scoring his second goal for the club in the Coppa Italia win against Napoli on Tuesday. Many at Roma felt that development might include a loan move in January but, after his Serie A heroics, he is unlikely to be let go by Mourinho any time soon. The Ghanaian youngster missed out on the Black Stars' squad for the World Cup in Qatar last year despite playing a key role in the qualifiers.. Afena-Gyan scores against Napoli . 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Playing upfront alone means he needs improve his hold up play and make the ball stick. if ('serviceWorker' in navigator) { if(0===c.indexOf(a))return c;d(6,a+" , "+b+" -> "+c)}else return b;else d(7,b)}function g(a,b){function c(){if(!1===n){for(var c=[],E=0;E "+e);return}l.exec([h])})},0)):d(15,a)},getDeps:function(){return!0===b?m:[]},get:function(a){l.add(a)},closeDefine:function(){g=!0;!1===b&&(b=!0,l.exec([void 0]))}}}function K(a){function b(b,e,g){if(0 10s");g()},1E4)});"complete"===document.readyState&&(v(48,"isComplete"),g());"loaded"===document.readyState&&(v(48,"isLoaded"),k());l(document,"DOMContentLoaded",function(){v(48,"DOMContentLoaded");k();l(document.getElementsByTagName("body")[0],"pageshow",function(){v(48,"body pageshow");g()})});l(document,"readystatechange",function(){var a= [14] The match ended up in a penalty shoot-out, with Afena-Gyan himself scoring the last attempt of his side and allowing Cremonese to qualify for the quarter-finals of the tournament. "He is a very good player [but] I dont think we need to rush Afena-Gyan. Afena-Gyan is a proper striker like Asamoah Gyan - Prince Tagoe Tagoe was impressed with Afena-Gyan's debut performance as the Black Stars held Nigeria to a goalless draw in the first leg of . Felix's mum wanted him to join Asante Kotoko's youth side but at that time the Academy was not set and the prospects of him joining the first team looked bleak. All the team needs to do is to have confidence in him and supply the balls anytime he makes a run through the channels. [7][8] The brace made him the first player born in 2003 to score in the Serie A. noDfp: 1, He was also a member of the school's football team. Entdecke 2022 Panini Prizm Weltmeisterschaft Felix Afena-Gyan SP BLAUE WAHL Rookie #/135 Ghana in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! YEN.com.gh has dug to find a bit more about the next big thing in Ghanaian football. A 100-metre sprinter during his school athletics days, it is Afena-Gyan's speed that has given him an advantage since he moved to Italy, but his finishing ability and movement off the ball is also encouraging for a striker who can play anywhere across the forward line. Italy-based striker Felix Afena-Gyan will not be part of the Ghana squad for next month's Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Cameroon as the youngster has turned down the chance to play for. Former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan says he welcomes Felix Afena-Gyan's comparison but insists it is too early. Afena-Gyan was given a starting role in the game against Nigeria last Friday, and was one of the debutants who impressed on the night. At 18-year-old, Felix Afena-Gyan became one of the youngest players from Africa to make their debut in a top European league after featuring in AS Roma's victory over Cagliari in midweek. US Cremonese confirmed the move on Monday after completing paper works with the player and his former club AS Roma. cookieInfo: '', .then(function (registration) { Follow him on Twitter @TheAyamga, Asafa Powell: Former worlds fastest man meets Asamoah Gyan, Asamoah Gyan: Ex-Black Stars captain shares skit starring Kwabena Owusu [VIDEO], George Boateng: See who Ghanas assistant coach voted for in 2022 FIFA Best Awards. 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Afena-Gyan's performances with Berekum Presec earned him an invite for the Regional school team in 2018. Vote for us at National Communication Award 2021! Teenage Roma forward Felix Afena-Gyan has not been included in Ghana's final squad for the Africa Cup of Nations, which starts in Cameroon on Sunday. Former Ghana international Prince Tagoe has backed AS Roma teenager Felix-Afena Gyan to reach the heights of Black Stars legend Asamoah Gyan. "He is a very good player [but] I dont think we need to rush Afena-Gyan. DV: 'M_PULSE_COM_GH/SPORTS/FOOTBALL' Ghana travels to Abuja on Sunday for the second leg after a barren first leg in Kumasi. }); typeof a&&""!==a?a:null}e=l(e);h(e,function(e){var g=k(e),h=g.split(". All Rights Reserved - Primenewsghana.com. The 19-year-old was forced off in the 81st minute after picking a knock and was replaced by Daniel Kofi-Kyereh. Until 2018, the youngster's only real competitive football came for his school side before he was signed up to the EurAfrica FC academy, a youth football project only established in 2018. Free shipping for many products! Since making his debut for AS Roma last . Available via the MIT or new BSD license. return a[x]}function g(){function a(){if(!0===b)for(;01")}else d(g+"->2");return!1}function J(a){var b= He is the leading scorer in the youth league in Italy, after netting six goals in 5 matches this season. var d,e=null;return(c=b(c+""))&&!b(c.replace(a,function(a,b,c,f){d&&b&&(e=0);if(0===e)return a;d=c||b;e+=!f-!c;return""}))?Function("return "+c)():null}function l(a,b,c){a.addEventListener?a.addEventListener(b,c,!1):a.attachEvent("on"+b,c)}var e=D();if(null===e||!0!==d(e))for(var e=document.getElementsByTagName("script"),q=0;q1",l);return g},set:function(){d(h+"->2",l)},configurable:f})}try{e(!1)}catch(q){try{e(!0)}catch(f){a[b]= There he continued to impress scouts including Roma's Morgan De Sanctis and Simone Lo Schiavo and though he had never played in any of Ghana's league sides or for the country as a youth international, he suddenly became the subject of a transfer tug-of-war between Roma and AC Milan in January 2021. Afena-Gyan was given a starting role in the game against Nigeria last Friday, and was one of the debutants who impressed on the night. Asamoah Gyan who is Ghana'sall-time leading scorer with 51 goals, wants the Black Stars team to take risks by supplying balls to the 19-year-old when heruns into spaces. Asamoah Gyan, who currently holds the record as the most clinical finisher in Ghana with 51 goals in 109 appearances. With the game goalless entering the final 15 minutes, Afena-Gyan was introduced as a substitute in a bid to inject some energy into his side's performance. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2021-22 Topps Merlin Chrome Aqua #116 Felix Afena-Gyan Rookie RC #d /199 at the best online prices at eBay! [2][3] El 21 de noviembre anot dos goles en la victoria de la Roma por 0-2 frente al Genoa C. F. C.[4], Actualizado al ltimo partido disputado el 28 de febrero de 2023. The Ghana international unintentionally injured the Dutchman in training while he was still. dv_path: "SPORTS/FOOTBALL", [9] At the end of his first professional season, the Ghanaian striker played a total amount of 22 games for the Italian side, having also contributed (with three appearances) to their final victory in the opening edition of the UEFA Europa Conference League. } Most people thought it was not possible to move directly from Africa into the big clubs in Europe, but he has opened the way and proved it's possible. El contenido est disponible bajo la licencia. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. , - ? Mourinho was good to his word, as Afena-Gyan posted a video on Monday of him receiving his new footwear from the two-time Champions League-winning coach. And for those who know Afena Gyan very much, it's no surprise that he is flourishing, he has been great since his high school days. [18], On 1 June 2022, Afena-Gyan scored his first international goal, as he contributed to the Black Stars' 30 win against Madagascar in the first match of the qualifiers to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations: in the same occasion, he also provided the assist for Mohammed Kudus' opening goal. The 19-year-old came off the bench to score and force the game to . The rising star was a thorn in the flesh of the Super Eagles as he gave the Nigerian backline constant pressure throughout the game. Brazil legend Ronaldinho makes stunning return to football years after retirement, Top 20 most handsome NBA players in 2023 ranked (photos), Toni Kroos and his brother hit out at FIFA The Best awards, Who is Charles Barkley's wife, Maureen Blumhardt? Ballardini, che prima! [2][3], Afena-Gyan was first called up to the senior team on 24 October, in Roma's Serie A game against Napoli. Felix Afena-Gyan has reacted to former AS Roma teammate Georginio Wijnaldum's comeback from injury. Francesco Totti and Daniele De Rossi are the standard bearers for the Giallorossi, and this season Lorenzo Pellegrini has taken great strides towards one day joining that duo as a homegrown legend at Stadio Olimpico. Afena-Gyan went on trials at AC Milan but Roma spotted a rough diamond and were quick to sign him for their youth side. Or have a story to share? Asamoah Gyan who is Ghana's all-time leading scorer with 51 goals, wants the Black Stars team to take risks by supplying balls to the 19-year-old when he runs into spaces. The Black Stars are set to once against face the South American side after they were drawn in the same group for the Qatar 2022 World Cup. async: 1, The 19-year-old was a break out star for the Black Stars during the World. }); !0:!1}}}function B(a,b){for(var d=0;dc.length?d(5,a):(c.pop(),b(c.join("/")))}function b(a,b){var c=a.split("/"),n=b.split("/");if(0