A little over a month ago, the world could witness the rise of another African gem. The performance of AS Roma striker, Felix Afena-Gyan, against Genoa is when the young Ghanaian made quite an entrance – two, victory worthy, goals of which one was a real masterpiece.The Black Stars were rubbing their hands with satisfaction, thinking about the upcoming continental tournament and the freshness Afena-Gyan will bring to the squad.However, bad news came for the Ghanaian national team. According to reports, the youngster has declined the invitation and he will not be part of the Ghana squad for next month’s Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Thu, 06/01, 20.30: (1.95) AC MILAN (3.60) ROMA (4.20)The teenager was named in the 30-man provisional squad last month which sparked hopes that Felix would turn up for the pre-tournament training camp that is already underway in the Qatar.Unfortunately for the Black Stars, the youngster will not join his national team and will stay with his club to continue his development under Roma coach Jose Mourinho, as per exclusive reports from Ghanasoccernet.com source within the player’s camp.It all leads to a conclusion Afena-Gyan will stay with the Italian club during the Africa’s flagship football competition which is scheduled to start on 9th January 2022 in Yaounde, the capital of Cameroon.His agent Oliver Arthur confirmed to the media the player is not ready to honor a national team invite as he focuses on his development under the ‘Special One’.Ghanian wonderboy – Mourinho promising the African talent 900 USD shoes was all it tookWhat could be reassuring for the future of Ghanaian football is that the renowned football agent confirmed that Afena-Gyan when ready will represent the west African country at the international level.Earlier this year, Afena-Gyan declined an invitation during the 2022 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Zimbabwe.Ahead of Africa Cup of Nations, the Black Stars have opened camp in Doha, Qatar and nine players were present at the team’s training on day one.The team will camp in Doha for three weeks before traveling to Yaounde for their opening game against Morocco.The Ghanaian youngster has made five appearances and scored two goals and two assists for the senior team of the team from the Italian capital since getting a promotion to the Roma senior team.Inside jokes can sure be misinterpreted – ‘bananas’ comments do not insult the Ghanaian startlet
