The Black Stars forward stepped out in his designer clothing and enjoyed the moment while reflecting on his new age. [1][20], In February 2022, Afena-Gyan signed a sponsorship deal with German sportswear and equipment supplier Puma.[21]. You can make YEN.com.gh an Online Media Company of the year! 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 . The 19-year-old was forced off in the 81st minute after picking a knock and was replaced by Daniel Kofi-Kyereh. He failed to report to camp for the pre-AFCON camping and subsequently dropped from the squad for the tournament in Cameroon. We all remember the night in Genoa, but this kid should provide Roma fans with plenty more reasons to smile in the future. The Black Stars legend shares his thoughts on the 18-year-olds international situation and future. 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? "Roma made a lasting impression on me that night against Barcelona (in April 2018), and so being a part of this amazing club now is definitely a dream come true.". if (typeof dlApi === 'undefined') { Felix Afena-Gyan celebrates Ghana's qualification for the 2022 World Cup. Name in home country: Felix Ohene Afena-Gyan Date of birth: Jan 19, 2003 Place of birth: Sunyani Age: 20 Height: 1,75 m Citizenship: Ghana Position: Attack - Centre-Forward Foot: right Player agent: Arthurlegacy Sports M.L. Ghanaian football legend, Asamoah Gyan, has eulogized Felix Afena-Gyan, suggesting the young footballer is a big prospect for the Black Stars. The 19-year-old joins Cremonese from Italian giants AS Roma. 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. 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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. Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan believes Roma sensation Felix Afena-Gyan was right to have turned down a national team call-up, adding the striker should not be rushed into the Black Stars set-up.Afena-Gyan has been a revelation in Serie A since making his professional debut for Jose Mourinhos side last month.Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac wasted no time in handing the 18-year-old a call-up for their 2022 World Cup qualifying matches against Ethiopia and South Africa, the teenager having made only two first team appearances for Roma at the time. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. [19], Afena-Gyan is a quick striker who is able to play in different attacking positions. Former Ghana international Prince Tagoe has backed AS Roma teenager Felix-Afena Gyan to reach the heights of Black Stars legend Asamoah Gyan. US Cremonese confirmed the move on Monday after completing paper works with the player and his former club AS Roma. Roma and Cremonese reached agreement for. [13], On 17 January 2023, during the match of the cup's round of 16 against Napoli, the forward scored the equalizer (22) for Cremonese at the 87th minute, taking the game to the extra time. 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. Black Stars forward Felix Afena-Gyan has completed his move to Serie A newcomers US Cremonese on a permanent deal. Felix Ohene Afena-Gyan Antonio Sanabria . 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