Football icon Asamoah Gyan has expressed his delight at the outstanding performance of Black Meteors striker Emmanuel Yeboah, who was named Man of the Match in Ghana's thrilling victory over Congo at the ongoing 2023 U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
In a captivating display of talent, Emmanuel Yeboah netted two goals within 45 minutes, propelling the Ghana U23 national team to a 3-2 triumph over their Congolese counterparts at the Prince Moulay Stadium in Rabat.
Asamoah Gyan, who played a pivotal role in discovering Yeboah's potential, couldn't contain his joy and took to Twitter to laud the young striker's performance. He wrote, "His name is 99 ideas." In another tweet, Gyan added, "I told you so."
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Although Yeboah did not start the match, 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, displaying 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 the penalty spot. However, Congo staged a remarkable comeback, scoring twice during stoppage time to add suspense to the match's conclusion.
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