Black Stars Teen Talent Felix Afena Gyan Reacts After Becoming The Youngest Ghanaian to Win a European Trophy

Black Stars Teen Talent Felix Afena Gyan Reacts After Becoming The Youngest Ghanaian to Win a European Trophy

Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:03 PM
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  • Felix Afena-Gyan continued to etch his name in Ghanaian football after he became the first Ghanaian to win the UEFA Conference League with AS Roma
  • Afena-Gyan has enjoyed a fairytale-like campaign in his breakthrough season and crowned it with his first European trophy
  • His latest cup success with AS Roma aged 19 makes him the youngest ever from the West African nation to win a European title

Ghanaian forward Felix Afena-Gyan has reacted following AS Roma's UEFA Conference League success on Wednesday night.

The Berekum-born attacker crowned an eventful season with his first trophy since turning professional, which also makes him the youngest ever Ghanaian to win a European trophy.

In photos posted on Twitter, spotted by Sports Brief, an excited Afena-Gyan could not hide his joy of annexing the inaugural Conference League with AS Roma.

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Felix Afena-Gyan was over the moon after crowning his breakthrough season with a European trophy. Photo credit: @ohenegyanfelix9
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Although Felix did not play a part in Roma's 1-0 win over Dutch giants Feyenoord on the night, the 19-year-old forward was actively involved in the team's celebrations.

In a breakthrough season for the teen sensation, he mustered three appearances for the Giallorssi in the Conference League.

Afena-Gyan wins maiden European trophy

Ghanaian teenager Felix Afena-Gyan's first season in European football ended with a European silverware after AS Roma defeated Feyenoord to win the Europa Conference League.

The 19-year-old was an unused substitute as Nicolo Zaniola's 32nd-minute goal secured the Italian giants their first title with Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho.

In photos posted on Twitter, the Giallorossi's are seen celebrating the moment after a topsy-turvy campaign.

How did he react after winning his maiden career trophy?

Roma coach Jose Mourinho lauds protégé Felix Afena-Gyan

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Jose Mourinho has spoken highly of Ghanaian teen sensation Felix Afena-Gyan following his breakthrough campaign with Italian giants AS Roma.

The AS Roma manager gave the 19-year-old his first-team debut when he came on as a second-half substitute against Cagliari in November last year.

The Black Stars forward has not looked back since, with Jose Mourinho praising his talent while revealing why he bought him the pair of Balenciaga shoes.

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Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe is a Ligue 1, Bundesliga, and La Liga editor with five-year experience. He previously worked with Sports Corna and 360SportsGH.
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