AS Roma youngster Felix Afena-Gyan has been named in the provisional list for the African Cup of Nations tournament which comes off next month in Cameroon.

The youngster is yet to play for Ghana as he turned down an invitation to play in the last two 2022 World Cups qualifiers last month against South Africa and Ethiopia.

Jose Mourinho gave the 18 year old striker his senior debut for AS Roma in their come from behind win over Cagliari this season in the Italian Serie A.

He was rewarded by Jose Mourinho for his inspirational form for the Roma U-19 and made his senior debut for AS Roma against Cagliari as he came on as replacement for Matias Vina in the 57th minute.

Afena-Gyan has been in good form for the AS Roma in the primevera where he has been on red hot form scoring for fun.

The 18 year old striker has started the new season on form for the Giallorossis youth side having already netted six goals in five matches.

The 18-year-old striker came to prominence last month when he scored a brace against Genoa after coming from the bench.

He has two goals in four matches for his side and was just returning after to fitness after contracting COVID-19.