Adorable Moment As Ghanaian Forward Afena-Gyan Meets Youngest AS Roma Fan

Adorable Moment As Ghanaian Forward Afena-Gyan Meets Youngest AS Roma Fan

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:55 PM
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  • Ghanaian forward Felix Afena-Gyan has met his youngest fan in Italy after Roma's game against Genoa
  • Adelia, a ten-year-old fan of the club, has the Ghanaian as her sporting hero at the Stadio Olimpico following his outstanding display for the club
  • Afena-Gyan is having a breakthrough campaign with the Italian giants after making his debut for the senior side this season

Ghanaian teen sensation, Felix Afena-Gyan, has finally met his biggest fan at AS Roma after their match against Genoa on Saturday in the Italian serie A.

The 19-year-old forward, who played in the goalless draw against Genoa, seized the moment to meet young Adelia and her father outside the Stadio Olimpico.

In a lovely photo posted on Twitter, the excited 10-year-old fan relished the moment as she encountered her favourite Roma player.

Felix Afena-Gyan after netting two goals against Genoa. SOURCE: @ohenegyanfelix9
Felix Afena-Gyan meets his favourite fan after Roma vs Genoa game. SOURCE: @ohenegyanfelix9
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Felix Afena-Gyan spent quality time with Adelia and her father as he acquainted himself with them. The Roma fans have always been present at the Stadio Olimpico to support the team and the young Ghanaian cutting his teeth in Italian football.

Although, he did not score against Genoa today, he impressed after coming on in the second half.

Felix Afena-Gyan gifts 10-year-old Roma fan his jersey

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Ghanaian teen sensation, Felix Afena-Gyan granted the wish of a young AS Roma fan, after gifting her his jersey after his side's victory over Cagliari on Sunday, January 16, 2022.

The forward, who turned 19 on Wednesday, started the game as AS Roma defeated Cagliari 1-0 at the Stadio Olimpico.

In a video posted on Twitter, sighted by SportsBrief.com, the attacker is seen giving his jersey to an excited young fan, who name is revealed at Adelia.

Afena-Gyan shows stunning transformation in a year

AS Roma's teen sensation, Felix Afena-Gyan, is inspiring his followers to believe in their dreams after seeing a massive transformation within a year.

Afena-Gyan in just a year, went from playing on the streets of Berekum to starring on the grandest stage at the Stadio Olimpico.

In a post on Twitter, Afena-Gyan shared a biblical message with his followers in photos of him auditioning for a chance to play in Europe and now walking in his dream.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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