Ghana forward Felix Afena-Gyan has expressed gratitude for the support from the fans at the Baba Yara Sports stadium after his impressive debut for the Black Stars against Nigeria.
The AS teen impressed on his first ever appearance for a Ghanaian national team, as he troubled the experienced defence of Nigeria. He forced a save from Nigeria’s goalkeeper Francis Uzoho in the first.
He was forced off in the 81st minute after picking a knock and was replaced by Daniel Kofi-Kyereh.
“Amazing crowd! Grateful for the show of love and support. I’m ok. We go again on Tuesday. Keep the faith,” he posted on Twitter after the game.
He is expected to start when Ghana travel to Abuja for the second leg.
The team will return to Accra on Saturday for a little shake up at the Accra Sports stadium before leaving for Abuja on Sunday. Ghana will travel via a chattered flight.
The Black Stars will then train at the Mashood Abiola stadium on Monday, the venue for the crucial second leg.
In the first leg at the Baba Yara sports stadium, coach Otto Addo handed debuts to Dennis Odoi and Felix Afena-Gyan, both of whom impressed.
Ghana had chances to take the lead, with Abdul Fatawu Issahaku and Mohammed Kudus coming close at either side of the half.
Afena-Gyan could have give Ghana the lead deep in second half after a corner kink from Kudus evaded everyone.
Meanwhile, Nigeria gave Ghana a scare when the referee awarded a penalty only for the decision to be reversed by VAR.
The second leg will be played on Tuesday night at the Mashood Abiola stadium.
Credit: Ghanasoccernet
