Watch: Fans blast Roma’s Mancini for punching Afena-Gyan during title celebrations.

While celebrating the club’s first European success, Afena-Gyan appeared to have moved to the Italian to request to take a photo with the trophy.

However, the footage on television showed Mancini shrugging off the young striker before swinging his hand at him.

Ah why will you do this to Afena Gyan?? This is unacceptable pic.twitter.com/PUuM033OZZ

— KALYJAY (@gyaigyimii) May 25, 2022

The incident infuriated several football fans, most of whom took to social media to criticise Mancini over his actions.

Jose Mourinho’s side defeated Feyenoord 1-0 in Wednesday’s final to lift the maiden edition of the Europa Conference League at the Arena Kombetare in Tirana, Albania.

A 32nd-minute goal from Nicolo Zaniolo was enough to down the Dutch side and secure Roma’s first European title.

What at all did Afena Gyan do to this guy? 💔😡😡😡😡

Via @mockisaac28 pic.twitter.com/3k7pRlrBCO

— Saddick Adams (@SaddickAdams) May 25, 2022

Afena-Gyan was an unused substitute, but his side’s triumph means he has become the first Ghanaian footballer to win the Europa Conference League.

The teenage forward is also now the youngest Ghanaian player to lift a European title, having done so at the age of 19.

Felix Afena Gyan clarifies viral encounter with Mancini;

“It wasn’t serious. We joke and fight at the same. That’s how he is. It’s normal..nothing serious” pic.twitter.com/b1vTe7qKPN

— Saddick Adams (@SaddickAdams) May 25, 2022

Meanwhile, Afena-Gyan later clarified the incident involving Mancini, saying: “It wasn’t serious. We joke and fight at the same. That’s how he is. It’s normal… nothing serious.”

Roma will be competing in Europa League next season after lifting the Europa Conference League.

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Mancini: 😡🤬🤬🤬 🤛 https://t.co/RnSilKD4Is

— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) May 25, 2022

Mancini hits and punches Afena-Gyan for nothing? Unprovoked? Seriously? https://t.co/aUgr4yycC7

— Frank Darkwah (@Blaqqkoffi) May 25, 2022

What Mancini did to Felix Afena-Gyan shouldn’t be taken lightly even if it was a joke.

That guy needs help because he acts weirdly towards his teammates and opponents. pic.twitter.com/vaFmZUSjFF

— Evans Gyamera-Antwi (ASHES) (@ashesgyamera) May 25, 2022

Was Gianluca Mancini joking with Afena Gyan or it was serious? pic.twitter.com/JD1BWCQ8GG

— Gabriel Obu (@GabrielObu2) May 26, 2022

What was Mancini doing there? This is completely unacceptable. It can’t be a joke. That was a slap, then a punch. Unbelievable! https://t.co/EdEXDVb6yH

— Emmanuel Ayamga (@EmmanuelAyamga_) May 25, 2022

Mancini realised he hasn’t got a card yet, working overtime trying to get one after the game is over https://t.co/tLpwD4D0gt

— Y2B (European Champion) (@ASLobont1927) May 25, 2022

Wtf what’s wrong with #mancini #UECLfinal pic.twitter.com/9KlQduS9hO

— Jo (@mapa187) May 25, 2022