Black Stars skipper Asamoah Gyan says he was very impressed with the performance of midfielder Thomas Partey in Ghana’s 1-0 victory over Uganda in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.
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Gyan hails Thomas Partey as a 'great talent'
“I’m not surprised that be was able to put up such a [good] performance.”
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The Atletico Madrid midfielder put in a sublime performance against the Cranes, having been handed just his second start with the Black Stars.
The 23-year-old was a surprise pick ahead of the more experienced duo of Agyemang Badu and Afriyie Acquah, however, his performance on the day justified why Avram Grant named him in his starting line-up for Ghana's opener.
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And Partey’s national team captain has now praised him, insisting the Atletico Madrid midfielder’s performance really caught his eye.
“[He is a] Great talent. I’m not surprised that be was able to put up such a [good] performance,” Gyan said in an interview with Asempa FM.
“Because although he is not a regular with Atletico Madrid, he still proves himself anytime he gets the chance. He is a different player [to other midfielders in the national team] but I am not surprised he had a good day.
“I am confident that anytime he gets the opportunity he will deliver and that is exactly what he did yesterday.”
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Partey will be hoping to continue his impressive start to the Africa Cup of Nations when Ghana face Mali on Saturday, January 21.
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