AS Roma Teen Sends Morale Boosting Message to Ghanaians Ahead of Nigeria Clash in Abuja

• Felix Afena-Gyan is set for the second leg of the World Cup play-off against Nigeria in Abuja on Tuesday night
• The AS Roma star has urged Ghanaians to 'keep faith' as the Black Stars chase a place at the World Cup later this year
• Ghana and Nigeria will battle for one of the continent's tickets to Qatar 2022 at the Moshood Abiola stadium tonight

Black Stars new boy Felix Afena-Gyan has seen a message of inspiration to Ghanaian ahead of the World Cup play-off against Nigeria in Abuja.

The 19-year-old made his senior national team debut against the Super Eagles on Friday night, and will be expected to lead the lines at the Moshood Abiola stadium tonight.

In a post on Twitter, the AS Roma youngster urged Ghanaians to keep faith as the Black Stars seek to make a return to the world Cup.

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He posted on Twitter:" Ghana, Keep the faith."

The Black Stars need a goal scoring draw or a win in Nigeria to seal qualification to the World Cup later this year. The first leg ended in a goalless draw in Kumasi at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

Ghana have been to the World Cup three times and are hoping to make a return to the tournament after missing the 2018 edition.

Ghanaians praise Afena-Gyan after impressive Black Stars debut

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Ghanaians were full of praise for AS Roma teenager Felix Afena-Gyan following his impressive performance against Nigeria on Friday.

The 19-year-old made his long-awaited debut for the Black Stars after he was given a starting role in the attack to help Ghana score and also give the Nigerian backline pressure.

Ghana and Nigeria’s World Cup hopes remain in the balance after a tight first leg finished goalless in their playoff tie.

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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.

The rising star was a thorn in the flesh of the Super Eagles as he gave the Nigerian backline constant pressure throughout the game.