Black Stars’ Afriyie Barnieh lauded on social media for impressive performance against Switzerland
Ghanaians on social media have sprinkled praises on Hearts of Oak forward, Danieh Afriyie Barnieh for his stunning performance against the Swiss side.
The forward was named in the 26-man squad of the Black Stars ahead of Qatar 2022 World Cup.
Barnieh made an appearance at the last minute for the Black Stars in friendlies against Nicaragua.
However, he appeared in the first XI for the team on Thursday in a friendly match against Switzerland.
The 21-year-old started on the right side alongside the Ayew brothers to provide support to his co-striker Inaki Williams.
In the first half of the game, Barnieh made an impressive run, terrorising the Swiss defence and also providing an attacking spark for the Black Stars.
Ghanaians have been taken aback by the performance of the Hearts of Oak striker.
Some of the comments flying on social media suggest that the forward plays very well compared to Real Madrid’s forward Vinicius Jnr and Barcelona striker Ansu Fati.
The game ended 2-0 in favour of the Black Stars.
Afriyie Barnieh is showing the World Football made in Hearts of Oak. Better than Ansu Fati and Dembele— Twilight (@the_marcoli_boy) November 17, 2022
Afriyie Barnieh is who Barcelona fans think Raphinha is, top guy!!— Bla Yaw (@obrempong__) November 17, 2022
If we are being Fair, Kamaldeen Sulemana and Afriyie Barnieh should be starting ahead of Ayew brothers. agreed?— TWO TERTY (@Aboa_Banku1) November 17, 2022
Some also believe that ex-Hearts of Oak Coach, Samuel Boadu would be proud of himself since he has been the backbone to the rise of Barnieh’s rise.
Imagine how proud Samuel Boadu would feel watching Afriyie Barnieh in the stadium. He’s been central to the Barnieh’s remarkable rise since 2020.— Victor Atsu Tamakloe (@AtsuTamakloe) November 17, 2022
Ghana Premier League Player Daniel Afriyie Barnieh so far is the best Black Stars player on the pitch against Switzerland . pic.twitter.com/tmHvqPM3uD— Champion Nani (@ChampionNani_) November 17, 2022
However, another comment suggested that Ghanaians should not pressure the head Coach, Otoo Addo in starting Daniel Afriyie Barnieh who gave spectators an impressive performance.
Afriyie Barnieh will really be good back up for the team. I’m really excited with his play. I hope Ghanaians get the Patience not to pressure the Coach to start him. Tariq lamptey needs to up his game just a little. I’m very impressed with Dede Ayew so far. pic.twitter.com/VOVY54UoKJ— POKER (@SikaMp3Rough) November 17, 2022
They made me believe Afriyie Barnieh can’t play at a high level hahaa see ball— Essel (@thatEsselguy) November 17, 2022
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Ghana Premier League Player Daniel Afriyie Barnieh so far is the best Black Stars player on the pitch against Switzerland . pic.twitter.com/tmHvqPM3uD— Champion Nani (@ChampionNani_) November 17, 2022
Afriyie Barnieh needs just 45 minutes at the world Cup and I bet you, Barcelona & Man United will start chasing him with £50m. Otto Addo should make this happen for Hearts of Oak to #CashOut#BlackStars | GHC 14.88 | MAX TV | Tariq Lamptey | Inaki Williams pic.twitter.com/qiCKjuMRYC— Josh Kay (@Joshkaymedia) November 17, 2022
Daniel Afriyie Barnieh had the joint most shots on target vs Switzerland in the first half (1).Another gem for the Black Stars pic.twitter.com/eWX46n9Nmn— Yaw Ampofo Jr (@Yaw_Ampofo_) November 17, 2022
If we are been honest Afriyie Barnieh is a better player than Messi but I know yaw dabo fans go come cry under this tweet — Katalyst (@kobbykatalyst1) November 17, 2022
Daniel Afriyie Barnieh has at least proving his worth in the Blacks Stars game against Switzerland.Good player.#BlackStars #Andydotcom pic.twitter.com/lQ9B1ouprT— Andydotcom (@Andydotcom_gh) November 17, 2022
Afriyie Barnieh has been substituted. A very good display from him. He has shown and proven to us that he can do it. He has made Ghana Premier proud. What a display pic.twitter.com/DmSC3nd9xm— Fireladygh (@mavisamanor5) November 17, 2022
If you watch Afriyie Barnieh play football, you might think Kai Havertz is a shoemaker..— KOJO BANKZ (@UTDKojo) November 17, 2022
If Zakaria can play chelsea then Afriyie Barnieh walks into that team easily — Sani (@Sani__UtD) November 17, 2022
Afriyie Barnieh deserves more playing time. What a delight to watch— Serwaa Amihere (@Serwaa_Amihere) November 17, 2022