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 . I promised him that [if he scored] I would buy him a pair of shoes that he really likes, that cost $900," Mourinho revealed to DAZN after seeing Afena-Gyan become the third-youngest foreign player to score multiple goals in a Serie A match. Afena-Gyan is in line to make it to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar in November. adsNoBanner: 1, Afena-Gyan and Asamoah Gyan. 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. "He came over to me and told me not to forget that. Free shipping for many products! Born in Sunyani, Ghana,[1] Afena-Gyan moved to Serie A side Roma's youth team on 13 March 2021, from EurAfrica FC. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Follow Sports Brief on Twitter for more trending and breaking news! However, in Ghanas game against Central Africa Republic at the Estadio 11 De November in Luanda on Sunday, Afena-Gyan had a quite game as he failed to impress in the 1-1 draw. 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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. Felix Afena-Gyan celebrates Ghana's qualification for the 2022 World Cup. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. READ ALSO:Let's not rush Felix Afena-Gyan - Asamoah Gyan. "He is a player with lots of confidence, pace and power. 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. "His move is already changing a lot of perceptions about African talent. } :[eE][+-]?\d+|)/g; We all remember the night in Genoa, but this kid should provide Roma fans with plenty more reasons to smile in the future. const schemaOrgItemList = { CNN AS Roma player Felix Afena-Gyan says he believes there was "no racist intent" in a comment made by an unidentified person while the Ghanaian forward unboxed a new pair of shoes given. Afena-Gyan's performances with Berekum Presec earned him an invite for the Regional school team in 2018. MAY 13, 2022 LISTEN AS Roma striker, Felix Afena-Gyan, is one budding talent who is waiting to explode on the international stage following his sterling performance in his Black Stars debut in the World Cup play-off against Nigeria in March. 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[16] He revealed in an interview with Italian journalist, Gianluca Di Marzio that he felt the call-up was too early and that he wanted to concentrate on developing under Jos Mourinho at club level before accepting a call-up. 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. 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. All the team needs to do is to have confidence in him and supply the balls anytime he makes a run through the channels. The 19-year-old joins Cremonese from Italian giants AS Roma. "He is a very good player [but] I dont think we need to rush Afena-Gyan. 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. if (typeof dlApi === 'undefined') { The rising star was a thorn in the flesh of the Super Eagles as he . target: 'M_PULSE_COM_GH/SPORTS/FOOTBALL', The 19-year-old came off the bench to score and force the game to . [1. Some Ghanaians on social media believe Felix Afena-Gyan is destined to avenge Asamoah Gyans costly penalty miss against Uruguay during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. 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Black Stars forward Felix Afena-Gyan has completed his move to Serie A newcomers US Cremonese on a permanent deal. Felix Afena Ohene-Gyan (born 19 January 2003) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Serie A club Cremonese and the Ghana national team. }, function (err) { [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. On March 13, 2021, he made his debut for the youth team of AS Roma. It will be recalled that the Black Stars were on the verge of becoming the first African team to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup before losing on penalties to Uruguay in 2010. Felix Afena-Gyan has reacted to former AS Roma teammate Georginio Wijnaldum's comeback from injury. cookieInfo: '', 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. [1], Comenz su carrera deportiva en la A. S. Roma, con la que debut en la Serie A el 27 de octubre de 2021, en un partido frente al Cagliari Calcio. According to him, the lad is 'doing some good things' despite playing upfront alone and the team must have confidence in him. Playing upfront alone means he needs improve his hold up play and make the ball stick. "I think he not joining the Black Stars was based on bad intension because I think he wants to develop himself and stay focused as well but I believe he will surely join the team at the right time with proper integration.Making his third first team appearance for Roma on Sunday, Afena-Gyan announced his arrival in style with two goals to ensure a 2-0 away victory over Genoa in Serie A.Before the game, he opened up to the Italian media on the reasons for turning down the Ghana invitation.I felt it was too early for me to answer the call from the national team because I need to grow, physically but also mentally and psychologically Afena-Gyan told Gianluca Di Marzio.I also thought it was important for me to stay in Trigoria to accumulate training under [Jose] Mourinhos orders, to continue improving and growing.I have a lot of respect for my national team and I hope to be part of it in the future. He was also a member of the school's football team. .image-wrapper{position:relative;display:inline-flex}.image-wrapper::after,.image-wrapper::before{background-image:var(--noscript-src);content:'';position:absolute;left:0;top:0;bottom:0;right:0;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:center} }); window.addEventListener('load', function () { 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. Goal.com partnering with The Sporting News to bring you the latest football news, transfer updates and analysis. Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Black Stars forward Felix Afena-Gyan was the hero of the night as US Cremonese shocked Napoli in the Coppa Italia. 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[7][8] The brace made him the first player born in 2003 to score in the Serie A. [2] [3] 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. (h.push(a),b()):d(21)},isExec:function(){return m}}}function D(){return document.currentScript&& [11], On 29 August 2022, Afena-Gyan was signed by newly-promoted Serie A club Cremonese on a permanent deal. "They shouldn't put that pressure on the boy. */ Former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan has lauded Ghana and AS Roma youngster Felix Afena-Gyan for his impressive debuts since making his senior debut in the Italian League.. The 18-year-old turned down a chance to feature for the Black Stars in the final round of games of the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifier against Ethiopia and South Africa earlier this month. Uruguay eventually won the game 4-2 on penalties to progress to the semi-final of the World Cup at the expense of Ghana. ", MORE: Ghana's controversial win in World Cup qualifying leads to protest. 28 Feb 2023 15:06:03 Although Suarez was sent off for his unsporting act and Ghana awarded a penalty, Asamoah Gyan missed from the spot. [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. 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. dv_path: "SPORTS/FOOTBALL", Local footballers dream of a career that ends up in European football and Afena Gyan is living that dream now. I thought it was premature for me to take such a step.Afena-Gyan could be called up by Ghana for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. "I think he not joining the Black Stars was based on bad intension because I think he wants to develop himself and stay focused as well but I believe he will surely join the team at the right time with proper integration.Making his third first team appearance for Roma on Sunday, Afena-Gyan announced his arrival in style with two goals to ensure a 2-0 away victory over Genoa in Serie A.Before the game, he opened up to the Italian media on the reasons for turning down the Ghana invitation.I felt it was too early for me to answer the call from the national team because I need to grow, physically but also mentally and psychologically Afena-Gyan told Gianluca Di Marzio.I also thought it was important for me to stay in Trigoria to accumulate training under [Jose] Mourinhos orders, to continue improving and growing.I have a lot of respect for my national team and I hope to be part of it in the future. 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