Felix Afena-Gyan

Thank You For Making Us Dream – Afena-Gyan Celebrates ‘Idol’ Asamoah Gyan

Thank You For Making Us Dream – Afena-Gyan Celebrates ‘Idol’ Asamoah Gyan

Black Stars youngster, Felix Afena-Gyan has reacted to news of Asamoah Gyan’s retirement. In a post on Twitter, the US Cremonese forward described the legendary goal scorer as his inspiration and idol. “My inspiration. My Idol. Thank you for making us dream Asamoah Gyan,” Felix Afena-Gyan shared in a post on Twitter. Ghana great, Asamoah Gyan on Tuesday, announced his retirement, indicating that it’s time to hang his boots. “Mr. President, Ministers of State, members of the board, fellow Speakers, nananom, niim3, naam3, I want to take this great opportunity, a stage that is difficult in every footballer's career, a…
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“His Management Said He’s Not Ready” – Tanko On Afena-Gyan Turning Down Black Meteors Invitation

“His Management Said He’s Not Ready” – Tanko On Afena-Gyan Turning Down Black Meteors Invitation

Black Meteors head coach, Ibrahim Tanko, says Felix Afena-Gyan was part of his plans for the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations final qualifier against Algeria and has no idea why the forward didn’t join the team. Afena-Gyan had been included in the final 26-man squad for the doubleheader as Ghana chased qualification to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations to be staged in Morocco. However, the Cremonese forward reportedly turned down an invitation to the team with Tanko eventually playing both fixtures with 25 players. Black Meteors sealed qualification for the AFCON following a 2-1 aggregate score over the north…
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Afena-Gyan Scores Winning Penalty As Cremenose Eliminate Napoli In Coppa Italia

Afena-Gyan Scores Winning Penalty As Cremenose Eliminate Napoli In Coppa Italia

Ghana international, Felix Afena-Gyan, was the star on the night as Cremonese knocked out Napoli from the Coppa Italia on Tuesday evening. The 19-year-old came off the bench in the 65th minute to score a late equaliser, taking the game to extra time before scoring the eventual winner during the penalty shootout. Charles Pickel gave Cremonese the lead in the first half before Luciano Spalletti’s side struck twice through Juan Jesus and Giovanni Simeone. But with three minutes away from full time, Afena-Gyan came off the bench to net the leveller as the game headed into extra time before penalties.…
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U23 Qualifiers: Black Meteors Coach Wants Afena-Gyan, Foreign-based Players For DR Congo Clash

U23 Qualifiers: Black Meteors Coach Wants Afena-Gyan, Foreign-based Players For DR Congo Clash

Ghana's U23 coach Ibrahim Tanko has hinted that Fatawu Issahaku, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Felix Afena-Gyan will be invited for the final round of qualifiers against DR Congo next year. Ghana defeated Mozambique 2-0 in the second leg played at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday. The Black Meteors won 4-1  on aggregate after the two legs. Speaking at the post-match conference, Coach Ibrahim Tanko said he is hoping to build a strong and formidable team with foreign based players to help the team qualify. “Every player who is playing outside the country and is a Ghanaian qualifies for this team why…
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