The latest diamond in Ghanaian football, 17-year-old Jerry Afriyie, boasts incredible talent and a promising future set to make waves globally.

A product of Sunyani-based lower division side Thought FC, Afriyie has quickly become the talk of the town following his breakthrough with Ghana’s renowned youth team, the Black Satellites.

This immensely talented forward has captured the attention of many due to his exceptional skills and potential to ascend in both continental and global football with the right career path.

Jerry Afriyie, Ghana’s newest football gem, made headlines once again with a stunning performance against Uganda, helping his team secure gold in the 2023 Africa Games Men’s Football tournament on Friday. In front of over 40,000 fans at the Accra Sports Stadium, the highly-rated forward, often compared to the legendary Asamoah Gyan, delivered a spectacular goal to clinch victory for the Black Satellites.

Afriyie’s remarkable campaign has people raving about his abilities. He is a composed finisher, proficient with both feet, and possesses impressive mid-range and long-range shooting skills. His composure, technique, skillset, ball control, vision, awareness, confidence, power, and ability to create dynamism in the final third are extraordinary for his age.

With Ghana heading toward potential extra time against the Uganda Hippos, Afriyie stepped up at a crucial moment. He scored a brilliant piledriver on the stroke of full time, securing a 1-0 win and restoring joy to Ghanaian football.

His eye-catching performances in the Africa tournament have drawn the attention of fans in Ghana, Africa, and beyond. Likened to Asamoah Gyan, Afriyie is seen as a future star for Ghana. The talented teenager, who will turn 18 in November 2024, is considered to be more advanced than many of his peers.

If he continues on this trajectory, Jerry Afriyie could very well follow in the illustrious footsteps of Asamoah Gyan, becoming Ghana’s next big football star.