Ghanaian forward Emmanuel Gyasi meets Pope Francis
Ghanaian forward Emmanuel Gyasi has finally met the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State Pope Francis.The 27-year-old together with his Spezia teammates paid a courtesy call on the Pope during their visit to Rome to play AS Roma in the Coppa Italia.The Palermo born forward was rested as Spezia shocked Roma 4-2 at their own backyard earning praise from the Pope.In Argentina they dance tango, and tango music is in two-four time, and today, you are 4-2, said Pope Francis.He also urged the newly promoted serie A club to work hard as sports men insisting sports is a noble profession.The team gave the Pope a Spezia Jersey with the number 1 on it as well as some souvenirs.I like to see young men and women’s efforts in sports because sports are a marvel. Sports bring out the best in us. Continue with this because it is very noble, said the Pope.Emmanuel Gyasi is enjoying his debut top flight season in Italy, playing a pivotal role for the Eagles as they lie 13th on the table.He is expected to play a vital role when they play Roma again on Saturday.By Lukman Abdul Mumin
