Emmanuel Yeboah, a striker for the Black Meteors who was named Man of the Match in Ghana’s dramatic victory over Congo at the ongoing 2023 U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), received praise from football star Asamoah Gyan for his outstanding performance.
At Rabat’s Prince Moulay Stadium, Emmanuel Yeboah led the Ghana U23 national team to a thrilling 3-2 victory over their Congolese opponents by showcasing his exceptional talent by scoring two goals within 45 minutes.
Gyan, who was crucial in realizing Yeboah’s potential, couldn’t contain his enthusiasm and gushed about the young striker’s performance on Twitter. He wrote in a tweet, “He’s got 99 ideas.” Gyan confidently concluded another tweet with, “I told you so.”
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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.
