The evergreen wonderkid was adjudged with the diadem following his five-star performances against the Young Desert Foxes in their group stage opening encounter on Thursday evening
Black Starlets teenage sensation Eric Adu Gyamfi has been named Man of the Match in Ghana's 2-2 draw game against Algeria in their opening Group D game of the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026.
The nimble left-footed attacking midfielder, who assisted his team-mate Yao Gavi Robinho for the first goal on the 2nd minute, lit up the clash with his thunderous long-range strike to double the lead for his side on the 10th minute of the game.
Following his individual brilliance throughout the encounter, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Technical Study Group were left with no other option than to crown him with the accolade after hogging headlines with his sumptuous finish at the end of the contest.
With this explosive performance, Gyamfi would surely ignite a bidding war among European leading clubs for his potential signing in the summer transfer window.
🇬🇭 Ghana’s second goal, scored by Eric Adu Gyamfi, is already a contender for goal of the tournament.
— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) May 14, 2026
What a hit! ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/nfe26WCBl5
