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Afena-Gyan is good and talented but don't pressure him - Asamoah Gyan

Football News Afena-Gyan L and Asamoah Gyan R
APR 23, 2022 LISTEN
Afena-Gyan [L] and Asamoah Gyan [R]

Former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan says youngster, Felix-Afena Gyan has what it takes to be a great player in the future but has pleaded that the country must not force or pressure him.

The 19-year-old after scoring a brace against Cagliari in the Serie A dominated the international media his performance.

The AS Roma's forward superb performance earned him a place in the Black Stars for the 2022 World Cup playoff games against Nigeria in March.

Afena-Gyan started in both legs as the Black Stars sealed qualification to Qatar on away goals following a 1-1 aggregate scoreline.

Many have praised the youngster for his bravery and passion against Nigeria and Gyan has also been impressed by the teenager’s passion and talent.

“They shouldn’t put that pressure on the boy. It’s too early to make that comparison. He’s a very good player,” the ex-Black Stars captain said on Citi TV.

“He’s got pace, passion. I saw the game against Nigeria in Kumasi. He was more passionate, he wanted to give something to the people, and that’s what he did. He knew what he had to do.”

Gyan added: “After the game [in Kumasi], he had cramps. When a player has cramps, it means he gave everything. That’s what I like about him but he needs a lot of movement.”

“When I was like him, I was doing the same but I had to learn a couple of movements," he added.

Afena-Gyan has made 25 appearances in all competitions for Roma this season and has two goals to his name.

Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah
Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah

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