Ghana’s Youngest European Champions Felix Afena Gyan Presents Conference League Winner’s Medal to Mum

Ghana’s Youngest European Champions Felix Afena Gyan Presents Conference League Winner’s Medal to Mum

Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:03 PM
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  • Black Stars golden boy Felix Afena-Gyan has arrived in Ghana ahead of the upcoming 2023 AFCON qualifiers and international friendlies in June
  • He was crowned winner of the UEFA Conference League with Italian giants AS Roma, making him the youngest Ghanaian to have won a European club competition
  • The 19-year-old wonderkid presented his Conference League winner's medal to his mother, Juliet Adubea on his arrival in the country

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.

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Felix Afena Gyan presented his Conference League winner’s medal to his mother, Juliet Adubea. Photo credit: @Owura4ever @GhanaBlackstars
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In a post on Twitter, sighted by Sports Brief, the Black Stars youngster is captured in a hearty moment with his mum as he presented her with the medal.

Afena-Gyan arrives in Ghana ahead of the 2023 AFCON qualifiers

Fresh off winning the Europa Conference League with AS Roma, Felix Afena-Gyan has arrived in Ghana ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers next week.

The 19-year-old joins his Black Stars teammates for early preparations ahead of the games against Madagascar and the Central African Republic in June.

In photos posted on social media, the player is seen beaming with smiles as he arrived for the international assignment.

Felix Afena-Gyan mobbed by fans in Italy

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Felix Afena-Gyan has become a role model for young kids who are looking at following his career path after a meteoric rise to first-team football.

The 19-year-old in a year has gone from gaining promotion to the AS Roma first team to winning the Europa Conference League.

In a video posted on social media, spotted by Sports Brief, the Black Stars striker was the toast of young fans who surrounded him to take selfies.

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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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