Ghanaian wonderkid Afena-Gyan was on target for Roma as his two late goals ensured three points for Jose Mourinho’s side on Sunday.

The 18-year-old was the hero of the night as he scored his first professional career goals in the 82nd minute and in stoppage time

Afena-Gyan pounced on a loose ball outside the box and delivered a long curling shot into the net catching goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu off his line.

It has been a remarkable one month for Afena-Gyan who only made his professional debut three weeks ago.

The victory lifts Roma to fifth on the league table while Genoa occupy 18th position.

He signed for the Italian side in January, having impressed on trial after being spotted while playing school football back home in Ghana only last year.