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22 Nov

Jordan Ayew’s Injury Is Not That Bad, Says Leicester City Manager

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Leicester City manager Steve Cooper has suggested that Jordan Ayew might still feature in this weekend’s Premier League clash against Chelsea, despite picking up an injury during international duty. The 31-year-old forward impressed during Ghana’s 1-1 draw with Angola in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier, scoring a stunning free-kick in Luanda. However, he sustained an injury in that match, which ruled him out of Ghana’s final qualifier against Niger. Speaking during Thursday’s pre-match press conference, Cooper provided an update, revealing that the injury was less severe than initially feared. “It’s not a serious injury, contrary to some…

15 Nov

2025 AFCONQ: Jordan Ayew Offered Advise Ahead Of Black Stars’ Final Games

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Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has offered advice to Jordan Ayew, the newly appointed captain of the Black Stars, ahead of their crucial final fixtures in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Ayew, who plays for Leicester City, has been named captain for the upcoming matches against Angola and Niger, with Thomas Partey absent from the squad. Commenting on Ayew’s appointment, Badu, a former Black Stars midfielder and U-20 World Cup winner, urged the new captain to connect with the players both on and off the field. He advised Ayew to visit his teammates in their rooms to establish a…

14 Nov

Jordan Ayew Should Have Succeeded Andre Ayew Captain – Rahim Ayew Slams Otto Addo

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Former Black Stars midfielder Rahim Ayew has lashed out at Black Stars coach Otto Addo over his initial decision to bypass Jordan Ayew in awarding the team's captaincy role. Rahim Ayew believes that Jordan Ayew should have been next in line after Dede Ayew was sidelined from the team. Rahim’s belief stems from his notion that Jordan Ayew is currently the team's most senior member and should have succeeded his elder brother, Dede Ayew. “If you are talking about the national team, Dede joined in 2007, Jordan in 2012, and I went in 2009. If I were still playing, these…

12 Nov

Atta Poku slams Otto Addo For Dropping Kudus To Appoint Jordan Ayew As Black Stars Captain

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Outspoken sports journalist Collins Atta Poku has criticized Black Stars head coach Otto Addo for his handling of the team's captaincy issue. According to Poku, the coach, who is a former player, should have known better than to deviate from the established structure for appointing captains in the absence of a substantive leader. The Sompa FM journalist stated that Otto Addo’s decision to give Kudus the captaincy for the matches against Sudan in October 2024, only to later revert his decision and appoint Jordan Ayew for the upcoming matches against Niger and Angola, does not augur well for the team. Speaking in an interview…

08 Nov

2025 AFCONQ: Jordan Ayew Confirmed As Captain For Angola, Niger Games

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Ghana head coach, Otto Addo, has appointed Jordan Ayew as captain for the final round of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The Black Stars will wrap up their qualifying campaign against Angola, who have already secured qualification, and Niger, who are at the bottom of the group, next week. Ghana will first travel to Luanda to face Angola at the Estádio 11 de Novembro on November 15, 2024, before returning home to play Niger at the Accra Sports Stadium on November 18, 2024. During Thursday’s squad announcement, Addo confirmed Jordan Ayew as the new captain, taking over…

22 Oct

Prophet Reveals Spiritual Reason Behind Jordan Ayew’s Fight With Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Urges Abedi Pele To Intervene

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Prophet Nana Kwarteng Amanfo, General Overseer of Sankofa Ministries, has traced the alleged brawl between Jordan Ayew and Lawrence Ati-Zigi to the captaincy row that rocked the Black Stars during the era of Abedi Pele and Tony Yeboah. In an interview with Angel FM, Prophet Kwarteng explained that while Abedi Pele and Tony Yeboah might have made up over the years, the division is still present in the Black Stars. He stated that the only way to resolve the issue is for Abedi Ayew Pele to engage his son and urge him to stop. Prophet Kwarteng stated that until Abedi Pele makes…

16 Oct

Watch How Black Stars Players Separated ‘Fight’ Between Jordan Ayew And Ati-Zigi After Sudan Defeat

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Black Stars duo Jordan Ayew and Lawrence Ati-Zigi were involved in a scuffle after Ghana's disastrous defeat to Sudan in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. In a video sighted by GhanaWeb, the two players were spotted exchanging words in a heated argument and had to be separated by their teammates. The incident occurred right after full-time while they gathered for their final moment on the pitch before heading to the dressing room. The Black Stars suffered a catastrophic defeat to Sudan, losing 2-0 at the Martyrs of February Stadium. Ghana now faces the huge adversity of not qualifying for…

11 Oct

Video Of Jordan Ayew In ‘Serious’ Conversation With Kwasi Appiah Goes Viral After Sudan Game

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Black Stars striker Jordan Ayew was captured on video having a conversation with the head coach of the Sudanese national team, James Kwasi Appiah, in the aftermath of Ghana’s goalless draw against Sudan. The short video, which is widely circulating on social media, captures Jordan Ayew with an unhappy facial expression, gesturing seriously during the conversation with Kwasi Appiah. Reports indicate that the conversation ensued after Ghana labored to pick up a point against Sudan at the Accra Sports Stadium on October 10, 2024. Antoine Semenyo had a couple of chances but failed to utilize them despite the creativity the…

29 Aug

I’m Looking Forward To Facing Aston Villa; We Want The Three Points – Leicester Forward Jordan Ayew

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Ghanaian forward Jordan Ayew has conveyed his enthusiasm to contribute to Leicester City’s forthcoming Premier League match against Aston Villa this weekend. Leicester City is set to compete against his previous club on Saturday, August 31, in a third-round fixture, occurring just before the international break. The newly promoted team is still in pursuit of their inaugural victory in the 2024-2025 Premier League season, having recorded a draw in their opening match and a loss in the subsequent one. Ayew made a significant impression during his first start for Leicester, netting an impressive goal in their 4-0 victory over Tranmere Rovers…

12 Jun

Otto Addo Reveals Jordan Ayew’s Desire To See Andre In Black Stars Camp

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Black Stars coach Otto Addo has acknowledged that Jordan Ayew would prefer to see his elder brother, Andre Ayew, alongside him in the national team, following the coach's decision to omit the former West Ham United player from the squad. In his recent 26-man selection for the World Cup qualifying matches against Mali and the Central African Republic (CAR), Otto Addo made the notable decision to leave out Black Stars captain Andre Ayew. This decision came despite the 34-year-old's impressive form, having scored six goals in 20 matches for Le Havre in Ligue 1. In Andre's absence, his younger brother…