Ghanaians Sing 'Starboy' Felix Afena Gyan Praises After Scoring First Black Stars Goal

• Ghanaian teen talent Felix Afena-Gyan broke his goalscoring duck for the Black Stars in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Madagascar on Wednesday evening
• The 19-year-old AS Roma forward tucked home from close range to score his maiden goal for the four-time African champions
• He recently became the youngest Ghanaian footballer to win a European title when his AS Roma side emerged victors in the UEFA Europa Conference League

Ghanaians took to social media to heap praise on teen sensation Felix Afena-Gyan after scoring his maiden goal for the Black Stars.

The 19-year-old forward needed only three games to break his goalscoring duck for the national team, when he scored in Ghana's comprehensive win over Madagascar in the 2023 AFCON qualifiers.

Aside his goal, Afena-Gyan also contributed with an assist before he was substituted later on in the game by head coach Otto Addo.

His performance capped with a goal and an assist has excited Ghanaians with many touting him as the next superstar of the Black Stars.

Black Stars teen talent Felix Afena-Gyan reacts after becoming the youngest Ghanaian to win a European trophy

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Afena-Gyan scores debut goal for Black Stars

Felix Afena Gyan has netted his first international goal for Ghana as they lead Madagascar 2-0 in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying game on Wednesday.

The AS Roma forward connected to Gideon Mensah's ball to give Ghana a second goal at the Cape Coast Stadium.

It took the 19-year-old striker three games to score his debut goal for the four-time African champions.

Roma attacker Afena-Gyan presents Conference League medal to mum

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that AS Roma teen sensation Felix Afena-Gyan presented his UEFA Conference League winner's medal to his mother, Juliet Adubea upon his arrival in Ghana.

The 19-year-old forward became the youngest ever Ghanaian to win a European competition when his Roma side edged Feyenoord on Wednesday, May 25.

Although Afena-Gyan did not feature in the final game, he earned a winner's medal after making six appearances in the inaugural Conference League competition.