Forward Jerry Afriyie of Ghana’s Under-20 team is emerging as the team’s newest star player.Ghana is a powerful country in West Africa.
At just 17 years old, Jerry Afriyie is expected to turn the game completely around and become a global celebrity. The highly-regarded striker scored a magnificent goal for Ghana’s Under-20 team on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, during their 3-1 victory against Gambia in the 13th All Africa Games Men’s Football competition, which was hosted in Accra, the nation’s capital.
It’s difficult not to get enthusiastic about the possibility of a new superstar emerging, especially when Afriyie is determined to rank among the greatest wonderkids in recent memory.
The forward impressed in Ghana’s matches against Congo and Gambia climbing off the bench in those two games in fascinating style – impressing with his reactions, athleticism and versatility.
His introduction in the second half for Ghana against the Young Scorpions brought balance, stability and sharpness in attack.
A real genius and talent football hack in the making, Jerry Afriyie has shown he has power, pace, endurance and sublime skills to make defenders gasp for breath.
An attacking minded chap, the youngster is extremely difficult to dispossess of the ball and could become the next big thing if he keeps his eyes on the ball.
At just a young age, he has earned massive plaudits from coaches, colleagues and fans for his fine displays amid his calm demeanour and fearless posture.
Afriyie, who turns 18 in November, is the latest dangerman trying to take Ghana’s Under-20 to the next level of continental football.
His development has been smooth and silky as he has shown promising glimpses of a talent about to explode.
Possessing a fine first touch, low centre of gravity, bags of skills and an accurate finish, he is already endearing himself to Ghanaian football fans.
