Asamoah Gyan, a football legend, expressed his delight at the outstanding performance of Emmanuel Yeboah, the striker for the Black Meteors, who was awarded the Man of the Match title in Ghana's thrilling victory over Congo at the ongoing 2023 U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Emmanuel Yeboah displayed his remarkable talent by scoring two goals within 45 minutes, leading the Ghana U23 national team to a thrilling 3-2 triumph over their Congolese opponents at Rabat's Prince Moulay Stadium.
Gyan, who played a pivotal role in recognizing Yeboah's potential, couldn't contain his excitement and took to Twitter to praise the young striker's performance. He tweeted, "He's got 99 ideas." In another tweet, Gyan confidently added, "I told you so."
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— ASAMOAH GYAN (@ASAMOAH_GYAN3) June 25, 2023
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— ASAMOAH GYAN (@ASAMOAH_GYAN3) June 25, 2023
Despite not starting the match, Yeboah made a significant impact when he entered the game at halftime, replacing captain Daniel Afriyie Barnieh. Just four minutes into his appearance, the CFR Cluj forward provided an assist to teenager Ernest Nuamah, enabling Ghana to take the lead.
In the 74th minute, Emmanuel Yeboah seized a splendid opportunity, showcasing his agility as he skillfully controlled a lobbed pass with his head before calmly placing the ball into the back of the net, further extending Ghana's advantage to 2-0.
Yeboah continued to impress, securing his brace in the 82nd minute from a penalty kick. However, Congo staged a remarkable comeback, scoring twice during stoppage time, injecting suspense into the conclusion of the match.
Despite the dramatic turn of events, Ghana emerged victorious with a final score of 3-2, and Emmanuel Yeboah was rightfully recognized as the Man of the Match for his exceptional contributions.
