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Felix Afena-Gyan

Felix Afena-Gyan — Ghana forward called up for 2027 AFCON qualifiers and Mexico friendly, whose Italian home was robbed while on national team duty.

2026-05-062026-09-25

In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Felix Afena-Gyan, Benjamin Tetteh and Augustine Boakye were introduced, replacing Nuamah, Brandon Asante and Christopher Bonsu Baah. …

    AFCON 2027Q: Black Stars open campaign with defeat to Ivory Coast in Bouaké
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    … Brandon Thomas-Asante, Benjamin Tetteh, Felix Afena-Gyan and Jerry Afriyie are among the other attacking options who could be called upon to provide the goals. …

    AFCON 2027 qualifier in Bouake: Black Stars face Cote d’Ivoire’s Elephants…without 7 key players
  4. Daily Guide

    … Midfielder Rahim Ibrahim of Slovan Bratislava has also been added, alongside forwards Brandon Thomas-Asante of Coventry City, Mohammed Fuseini of Derby County, Benjamin Tetteh of Kalba and Felix Afena-Gyan of Igdir FK. …

    Queiroz Adds Nine Players To Black Stars Squad
  5. Joy Online

    … Brandon Thomas-Asante, Felix Afena-Gyan and Jonas Adjetey are among the players added to the squad. …

    AFCON 2027Q: ‘No player deliberately turned down Ghana’ – Kurt defends injury withdrawals
  6. Joy Online

    … tey (VfL Wolfsburg), Alidu Seidu (OGC Nice), Ebenezer Annan (Rapid Bucharest) and Rockson Yeboah (Osasuna) Midfielder: Rahim Ibrahim (Slovan Bratislava) Forwards: Brandon Thomas-Asante (Coventry City), Mohammed Fuseini (Derby County), Benjamin Tetteh (Kalba), and Felix Afena-Gyan …

    AFCON 2027Q: Nine new call-up for Cote, The Gambia matches
  7. May 2026
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    Ghana international forward, Felix Afena-Gyan was the victim of a burglary at his residence in Italy over the weekend while he was away on national team duty with the Black Stars. …

    Felix Afena-Gyan’s Italian apartment burgled while on national duty
  9. Daily Guide

    … Captain Majeed Ashimeru started in midfield alongside Emmanuel Agyei, Ibrahim Osman and Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, while Daniel Agyei partnered Felix Afena-Gyan in attack. …

    Ghana Fall To Mexico In Int’l Friendly Ahead Of World Cup
  10. Joy Online

    Ghana international Felix Afena-Gyan suffered a robbery incident while on international duties with the Black Stars last week. …

    Afena-Gyan’s home in Italy robbed of personal belongings while on Black Stars duties
  11. Joy Online

    … Striker Felix Afena-Gyan forced two consecutive world-class saves from newly introduced Mexican goalkeeper Carlos Acevedo in the 52nd and 53rd minutes, firing dangerous right-footed efforts from the right side of the box. …

    Black Stars lose 2-0 to Mexico in pre-World Cup friendly in Puebla
  12. The Ghanaian Times

    … Notable names include Majeed Ashimeru, Felix Afena-Gyan, Razak Simpson, and Birmingham City’s Ibrahim Osman. …

    Twenty-three players called up for Mexico friendly

Yesterday

  1. Black Stars lose 2-0 to Ivory Coast in AFCON 2027 qualifier

    Ghana's Black Stars suffered a 2-0 defeat to Ivory Coast in Bouaké in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match, with goals from Malick Yalcouye and Frank Kessie leaving Ghana at the bottom of Group C.

    8 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. Black Stars face Côte d'Ivoire without seven key players

    Ghana begins their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign against Côte d'Ivoire in Bouaké without Mohammed Kudus, Thomas Partey, Antoine Semenyo, captain Jordan Ayew, Prince Adu Kwabena, Alidu Seidu and other players, depriving the team of experience, creativity and attacking strength.

    20 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Queiroz adds nine players to Black Stars squad

    Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has added nine players to his squad for upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia, plus an international friendly against Morocco, following medical uncertainties with initially called-up players. The additions include defenders Jonas Adjetey, Alidu Seidu, Ebenezer Annan, and Rockson Yeboah; midfielder Rahim Ibrahim; and forwards Brandon Thomas-Asante, Mohammed Fuseini, Benjamin Tetteh, and Felix Afena-Gyan.

    23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. FA President Kurt defends Black Stars injury withdrawals before AFCON 2027Q

    Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has dismissed suggestions that players deliberately withdrew from the Black Stars, saying the absences of Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo, Thomas Partey, Jordan Ayew, Baba Rahman and Alidu Seidu are injury-related. The GFA has responded with late call-ups including Brandon Thomas-Asante, Felix Afena-Gyan and Jonas Adjetey as coach Carlos Queiroz prepares for the opening AFCON 2027 qualifier.

    23 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 21 September

  1. Carlos Queiroz adds nine players to Black Stars squad

    Ghana's head coach Carlos Queiroz has called up nine additional players for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Cote d'Ivoire and The Gambia, and a friendly against Morocco, due to medical uncertainties among some original squad members. The additions include four defenders, one midfielder, and four forwards, with the squad opening camp in Accra on Monday to prepare for the matches.

    21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 25 May

  1. Felix Afena-Gyan's Italian apartment burgled while on Black Stars duty

    Ghana forward Felix Afena-Gyan was the victim of a burglary at his Italian residence over the weekend while away on national team duty for Ghana's match against Mexico. Italian law enforcement is investigating the incident; Afena-Gyan's representatives say he is safe and unharmed.

    25 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Ghana loses 2-0 to Mexico in World Cup warm-up friendly

    Ghana suffered a 2-0 defeat to Mexico in an international friendly in Puebla as both nations prepared for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Coach Ofei used the match to assess his squad ahead of announcing Ghana's final World Cup selection.

    25 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

  3. Footballer Afena-Gyan's Italian home robbed during Black Stars duty

    Ghana international Felix Afena-Gyan's home in Italy was robbed of personal belongings while he was with the national team for a friendly match against Mexico. The forward, who played 67 minutes in the Black Stars' 2-0 loss, discovered the robbery upon his return.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 23 May

  1. Black Stars lose 2-0 to Mexico in World Cup friendly

    Ghana's Black Stars were defeated 2-0 by Mexico in a pre-World Cup friendly at Estadio Cuauhtémoc in Puebla, with Brian Gutiérrez opening the scoring in the second minute and Mexico adding a second goal later in the match.

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Ghana calls up 23 players for Mexico friendly match

    Ghana has named 23 players for an international friendly against Mexico scheduled for May 22, 2026, including European-based stars such as Majeed Ashimeru and Ibrahim Osman alongside domestic league players and U-23 prospects preparing for Olympic Games qualifiers.

    6 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

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