Jordan Ayew Archives - Page 2 of 5

11 Jun

Jordan Ayew Honoured For Making 100Th Appearances In Black Stars Win Over CAR

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Jordan Ayew has been honoured by the Ghana Football Association for reaching his 100th international cap for Ghana. The Crystal Palace forward received a golden boot from the football governing body, marking him as the third Ghanaian player to achieve this milestone. Ayew made his debut for Ghana on September 5, 2010, against Swaziland and netted his first and second international goals in a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. At 32, Ayew reached his 100th cap against Mozambique during the Africa Cup of Nations in Côte D’Ivoire, scoring two goals in three matches. Since then, Ayew has played…

20 May

Saying Thank You To Roy Hodgson Not Enough – Jordan Ayew

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Ghanaian and Crystal Palace forward Jordan Ayew expresses his gratitude towards Roy Hodgson for the significant impact he has had on his career. Ayew acknowledges that simply saying thank you would not suffice to appreciate all that Hodgson has done for him over the years. Initially brought to the club on loan in 2018, Ayew was later signed permanently by Hodgson the following year. Despite experiencing a decrease in playing time since the arrival of manager Oliver Glasner, Ayew continues to acknowledge Hodgson's instrumental role in his success in England. Ayew commends Glasner for his impressive performance as the new manager, but…

26 Mar

It’s A Great Honour For Me And My Brother To Represent Ghana – Jordan Ayew

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Jordan Ayew, the forward for the Black Stars, has emphasized his unwavering dedication to the national team until the very end. He also highlighted that his brother, Andre Ayew, who currently serves as the captain of the senior national team, shares the same level of commitment. In an interview, Jordan Ayew expressed gratitude for the opportunity to represent Ghana and stated that they will always strive to represent their country with honor and fight for their colors. Following Ghana's 2-1 loss to Nigeria in an international friendly match, Jordan Ayew scored the only consolation goal from a penalty kick. Both Ayew brothers are expected…

20 Feb

He Helped Me As A Footballer And As A Man- Jordan Ayew On Roy Hodgson

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Ghana forward Jordan Ayew has heavily praised former Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson for helping him on and off the pitch. He said this after Roy Hodgson stepped down as manager of Crystal Palace due to illness and got replaced by Oliver Glasner. Glasner joins Palace after a fine run in the Bundesliga with Frankfurt and Wolfsburg; he won the UEFA Europa League with Frankfurt. Speaking on his time with Hodgson, Ayew said, “When we speak about Roy, I have goosebumps because he’s been so good to me” “He’s been a top manager, a top man. He’s helped me a…

20 Feb

Jordan Ayew Scores A Stunner For Palace In Draw Against Everton

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Jordan Ayew scored his third goal of the season for Crystal Palace with a remarkable strike in the 66th minute. The Ghanaian forward received a pass from Jean-Philippe Mateta, controlled the ball, and then rifled it into the right side of the post past Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. Ayew's goal, which is his first since returning to Crystal Palace after playing in the 2023 AFCON in Cote D’Ivoire for Ghana, earned his team a 1-1 draw with Everton. However, Everton midfielder Amadou Onana canceled out Ayew's goal with a header that he nodded in. Watch Jordan Ayew's goal below: https://twitter.com/SSFootball/status/1759693467599430080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1759693467599430080%7Ctwgr%5Eba7c2d15154324e5168346ac256569ffb3cbcaeb%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ghanaweb.live%2FGhanaHomePage%2FSportsArchive%2FJordan-Ayew-scores-a-stunner-for-Palace-in-draw-against-Everton-1917836…

18 Jan

AFCON 2023: ‘Criticise Us When We’re Disqualified, Not Now’ – Jordan Ayew

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Crystal Palace forward and Black Stars striker, Jordan Ayew, has called on Ghanaians to exercise patience and withhold criticism until the national team's journey in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) concludes. Ayew's plea comes in the wake of heightened criticism following Ghana's opening game defeat to Cape Verde. Addressing the media ahead of the crucial second group game against Egypt, Ayew responded to critics questioning the growing concerns after just one game. The 32-year-old challenged the rationale behind the criticism, emphasising that the team has not been disqualified yet. "Are we disqualified yet? We are not. When we…

18 Jan

2023 Africa Cup Of Nations: We’re In Ivory Coast To Win, Not Here As Tourists – Jordan Ayew

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Black Stars forward Jordan Ayew has asserted that the team's committed to their national mission amidst questions about their dedication. Addressing the media in a press conference preceding Ghana's second Group B match against Egypt in the AFCON tournament, Ayew made it clear that their primary goal in Cote D’Ivoire is to secure a victory. Ghana is set to face Egypt on Thursday, January 18, at 20:00 GMT, seeking redemption after a disappointing 1-2 loss to Cape Verde in their opening game. The defeat has heightened the stakes for the Black Stars, who now require a win to strengthen their chances of…

15 Jan

Ghana’s Ayew Enters AFCON Record Books, But Cape Verde Loss Dampens Milestone

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Andre Dede Ayew, captain of Ghana's Black Stars, etched his name in Africa Cup of Nations history on Sunday, becoming only the third player to participate in eight editions of the tournament. He entered the field as a substitute in the 62nd minute of Ghana's unfortunate 1-2 defeat to Cape Verde. Ayew's arrival replaced Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer, six minutes after Alexander Djiku's equalizer brought Ghana level, following Jamiro Monteiro's first-half strike for Cape Verde. With this appearance, Ayew joins the elite company of retired AFCON winners Cameroonian Rigobert Song and Egyptian Ahmed Hassan as the players with the most AFCON appearances.…

20 Oct

Everything Has It Time – Jordan Ayew Speaks On Winning 2023 AFCON

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Ghana striker, Jordan Ayew, has discussed Black Stars' chances of winning the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast next year. The West African country is one of the 24 countries that will be battling to win the ultimate. Having won the trophy in 1982 in Libya, Ghana have come close to ending the jinx in 1992, 2010, and 2015 but failed to win the ultimate. The recent poor performance of the Black Stars have been questioned ahead of the tournament. Ghana suffered a 2-0 defeat against Mexico and a 4-0 defeat against the USA in the October…

18 Oct

USA 4-0 Ghana: ‘We Need Time’ – Jordan Ayew Pleads

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Ghana forward Jordan Ayew has asked Ghanaians to be patient with the Black Stars following their humiliating performance against the United States of America on Wednesday. The Black Stars were easily brushed aside in the game which was played in the early hours of Wednesday, October 18, at the Geodis Park in Nashville. A Giovanni Reyna first-half brace and goals from Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun saw the four-time African champions lose 0-4 and suffer their biggest defeat against the USA. Speaking at the post-match conference after the game, Ayew assured the team will come good but still need time…