Ghanaian youngster Felix Afena-Gyan misses Roma defeat at Bologna due to Covid-19

Published on: 02 December 2021

Ghanaian youngster Felix Afena-Gyan watched from home as Roma lost 1-0 to Bologna in Italian Serie A on Wednesday evening.

Mattias Svanberg’s 35th minute strike was enough to earn Bologna victory and impose the first defeat in three games on Roma who were without their teenage star Afena-Gyan due to Covid-19.

The 18-year-old missed the game because he tested positive and is currently isolated.

“The club can confirm that, following the latest round of molecular testing involving the first-team squad, forward Felix Afena-Gyan has returned a positive test for Covid-19,” a statement by Roma on Tuesday read.

“The relevant health authorities have immediately been informed.

“The player, who has been vaccinated, is doing fine and has now begun isolating at home.”

He will miss this weekend’s big game against Inter Milan at Stadio Olimpico.

Afena-Gyan is expected to be out for about 14 days, but could return earlier if he tests negative.

The forward dominated headlines last month after scoring a brace for Roma in the win against Genoa.

The two goals which secured a 2-0 victory earned him a special gift from Jose Mourinho.

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