Ghanaians React to Record Setter Felix Afena-Gyan Heroics For AS Roma

The youngster who moved from Ghana to join the AS Roma Academy few months ago is the talk of Serie A after his dazzling cameo for the AS Roma senior team.

In the match in which he scored two world class goals, everyone believes the world is at his feet.

Below are some reactions across social media after the match.

Jose Mourinho has had a history of giving young players their opportunity to impress ??????????????????

I hope Afena Gyan goes on to become a star after his performance for AS Roma tonight ?#SerieA #SerieATIM pic.twitter.com/ZijJlXrSxh
— Shakes Rampedi (@ShakesRampedi) November 21, 2021

Ridiculous goal from ?? Felix Afena Gyan (18) for AS Roma this evening.

His first two goals for Jose Mourinho’s side after coming on as a late sub.

The first player born in 2003 to score in Serie A. Rising star. ?

pic.twitter.com/s8sTNCJ1VL
— Lorenz Köhler (@Lorenz_KO) November 21, 2021

When 18-year-old Felix Afena-Gyan came off the bench in the 75’ the game was 0-0 ?

By the end of the match he had a brace and AS Roma had a 2-0 win ? pic.twitter.com/5kNFmdBpDc
— International Champions Cup (@IntChampionsCup) November 21, 2021

The New Asamoah Gyan for the Black Stars,Felix Afena Gyan came from the bench to score twice for As Roma in their victory against Genoa.
— Mohammed Fuseini (@MfFuseini) November 21, 2021

The goals Felix Afena-Gyan scored did not only give AS Roma the win but he set a few records for himself.

According to Opta Paolo,

1 – Felix Afena is

⭐️The youngest player able to score 2+ goals in a single match in the Big-5 European Leagues 2021/22.

⭐️ The youngest Roma player to score 2+ goals in a single Serie A match in the 3 points for a win era.

Wow. pic.twitter.com/deVLq6MMOo
— OptaPaolo ? (@OptaPaolo) November 21, 2021

and also,

2003 – Felix Afena is the first player born after 1/1/2003 to have scored a goal in Serie A. Flight.#GenoaRoma
— OptaPaolo ? (@OptaPaolo) November 21, 2021

Read the other reactions below.

Roma drawing 0-0 with Genoa away.

Mourinho throws in Felix Afena-Gyan in the 75th minute.

Felix scores two goals to seal victory.

His second goal..The second goal. Oh dear

FT: Genoa 0-2 Roma. pic.twitter.com/N4kaykHO65
— Saddick Adams (@SaddickAdams) November 21, 2021

Felix Afena Gyan stayed during the international break to work with Mourinho
Turns up with 2 goals
Tells u all u need to know
Listen to Mourinho and shut your ears to the media
— Mystique (@Starrybel1) November 21, 2021

How far do you think this talent will go in his football career/

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