‘Better than Messi & Ronaldo Combined’ – Ghanaians react to Afriyie Barnieh’s performance against Switzerland

Ghanaians on social media have been very impressed with Daniel Afriyie Barnieh’s performance in the ongoing friendly against Switzerland.

The Hearts of Oak forward was a surprise inclusion in Otto Addo’s 26-man squad for the Qatar 2022 World Cup and was handed a rare start against the Swiss in Thursday’s game.

The 21-year-old started on the right side of an attacking trio, alongside Andre Ayew and Jordan Ayew, who provided support for striker Inaki Williams.

Afriyie Barnieh dey ball too much, what a player

— Mempeasem President (@AsieduMends) November 17, 2022 

 Barnieh made a strong start to the game, terrorising the Swiss defence and also providing an attacking spark for the Black Stars.

He recorded Ghana’s first shot on target and should’ve had a penalty after being brought down in the box, although the referee waved play on.

The Hearts of Oak star’s performance against the Swiss has caught the attention of Ghanaians, who have taken to social media to praise him.

See some of the best reactions below:

Are you watching Afriyie Barnieh? Are you watching?

— Gary Al-Smith (@garyalsmith) November 17, 2022

Afriyie Barnieh deserves more playing time. What a delight to watch

— Serwaa Amihere (@Serwaa_Amihere) November 17, 2022

Afriyie Barnieh has been good so far👏🏽so happy for him

— Lατιf🦅 (@iLatif_) November 17, 2022

When you watch Afriyie Barnieh play football, you’ll know Vinicius Jnr and Ansu Fati are not players

— KB (@Benedytte) November 17, 2022

Afriyie Barnieh doing so well

— Coach Afia Empress 🇬🇭 (@SistaAfia_) November 17, 2022

The Confidence of Afriyie Barnieh is dying me pic.twitter.com/H9YADYlIhc

— Chief Seidu Adamu 🇬🇭 (@Chiefseiduadamu) November 17, 2022

Daniel Afriyie Barnieh is better than Messi ..🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/P3b2dzDqfe

— Ekome pe (@citizenekome) November 17, 2022

If Zakaria can play chelsea then Afriyie Barnieh walks into that team easily 🔥😁

— Sani 🇬🇧🇬🇭 (@Sani__UtD) November 17, 2022