Jordan Ayew

Jordan Ayew Returns, Ati-Zigi Benched: Ghana’s Expected Line Up Against USA

Jordan Ayew Returns, Ati-Zigi Benched: Ghana’s Expected Line Up Against USA

Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton could name an attacking line-up for Ghana's game against the United States of America. The Black Stars picked up a disappointing 2-0 defeat against Mexico and would want to make amends in the game against the USA. Hughton could make a few changes in the team that started the last friendly on Sunday. Richard Ofori could replace Lawrence Ati-Zigi in goal while Alidu Seidu, Inaki Williams, Jordan Ayew and Salis Samed are expected to replace Kingsley Schindler, Joseph Aidoo, Antoine Semenyo, and Elisha Owusu. The changes would see Black Stars switch from a 3-back system to a familiar 4-back. Hughton set…
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‘Saturday Will Be A Different Game’ – Jordan Ayew Warns Manchester United After Cup Exit

‘Saturday Will Be A Different Game’ – Jordan Ayew Warns Manchester United After Cup Exit

Crystal Palace forward Jordan Ayew has cautioned Manchester United ahead of Saturday's Premier League fixture between the two sides. Ahead of the game, Palace made a trip to Old Trafford on Tuesday for the third round of the EFL Cup suffering defeat on the road. Goals from Alejandro Garnacho, Casemiro and Antony Martial handed the Eagles a 3-0 loss against the Red Devils. Ayew captained the team on Tuesday evening and has promised his teammates will play a different game against Erik ten Hag's men over the weekend. "We know they were just better than us tonight and we just…
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I Knew We Would Win – Jordan Ayew Reveals Black Stars Players Mentality After Conceding First Goal Against CAR

I Knew We Would Win – Jordan Ayew Reveals Black Stars Players Mentality After Conceding First Goal Against CAR

Black Stars forward, Jordan Ayew has disclosed that he knew Ghana would win the match despite conceding the first goal in the game. The Central African Republic scored the first goal in the game against Ghana in the final group game in the 2023 AFCON qualifiers. However, the Black Stars managed to pull parity through Mohammed Kudus who scored through a free kick. Later in the second half, substitute Antoine Semenyo assisted Ernest Nuamah to score the winner for the Black Stars to qualify for the 2023 AFCON to be hosted in Ivory Coast. Speaking after the game, Jordan Ayew said he was proud of the team for securing…
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We Are Proud We Have Qualified For The 2023 AFCON – Jordan Ayew

We Are Proud We Have Qualified For The 2023 AFCON – Jordan Ayew

Ghana striker, Jordan Ayew has reacted after helping the Black Stars to secure qualification to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. The national team of the West African country defeated the Central African Republic 2-1 on Thursday evening to finish top of Group E to earn the ticket to play at the next AFCON. Speaking in a post-match interview, Jordan Ayew said although the Black Stars conceded the first goal today, he was still confident Ghana would win the game. He told the press that the Black Stars are proud that after the hard work, the national team has qualified for the 2023 AFCON. "You know in football,…
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Jordan Ayew Named Crystal Palace Player Of The Month

Jordan Ayew Named Crystal Palace Player Of The Month

Black Stars forward Jordan Ayew has been named Crystal Palace player of the month of August after an outstanding start to the campaign. Ayew is off to a great start to the season providing three assists in four games, two in the Premier League and one in the EFL Cup. He assisted Palace's winner on opening day against Sheffield United and also assisted the goal that earned Palace a draw against Brentford. In the EFL Ayew came from the bench to inspire Palace to come back from a goal down to win 4-2 against Plymouth. He assisted Odsonne Edouard for the equaliser. Jordan…
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EFL Cup: Jordan Ayew, Jeffrey Schlupp Provide Assists As Palace Complete Comeback Win Over Plymouth

EFL Cup: Jordan Ayew, Jeffrey Schlupp Provide Assists As Palace Complete Comeback Win Over Plymouth

Ghana duo of Jordan Ayew and Jeffrey Schlupp came off the bench to provide assists for Crystal Palace in their 4-2 comeback win over Plymouth Argyle. The Premier League side had to come from two goals down to win 4-2 in round two of the 2023/24 EFL Cup on Tuesday at the Home Park. Crystal Palace found themselves behind after only 6 minutes after New Zealand forward Ben Waine struck the opening goal for Plymouth Argyle. The game travelled into halftime with Plymouth holding the one-goal advantage. Just a minute after the interval, Plymouth scored a second goal through Luke…
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It’s Impossible To Replicate Abedi Pele’s Achievements – Jordan Ayew

It’s Impossible To Replicate Abedi Pele’s Achievements – Jordan Ayew

Jordan Ayew, the son of Ghanaian football maestro, Abedi Pele has disclosed that it is impossible for him to replicate the achievements of his father. Jordan Ayew who was born into a family of footballers expressed that he does not feel pressured to replicate his father's achievements. In a recent interview with GTV Sports+, Jordan acknowledged that his father had already accomplished great things in his career and it would be impossible for him to reach that same level. "I don't come under pressure at all. My dad has done his part and he did it very well, so it's impossible to get…
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I Was Not Pressured To Become A Footballer – Jordan Ayew

I Was Not Pressured To Become A Footballer – Jordan Ayew

Ghanaian striker, Jordan Ayew, has disclosed that he was not forced to become a footballer despite being born into a family of footballers. According to him, he never enjoyed going for training in his early years as he preferred playing with friends until he turned 10 years old. “When I began playing, I wasn’t too interested in the game. I was just interested in playing with my friends in the area and didn’t like to training that much. I started going to training gradually at the age of 10 to 12 and from there everything started,” he told GTV Sports+. He…
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‘I Have Very Good Memories Of Accra’ – Jordan Ayew Reveals

‘I Have Very Good Memories Of Accra’ – Jordan Ayew Reveals

Ghana forward Jordan Ayew has disclosed that he has very fond memories of Ghana's national capital city, Accra. It was in the neighborhoods of Accra where Jordan started his football career before moving to France to continue when he was 14. The Crystal Palace player said the area in which he grew up in Accra was very supportive and protective of young kids, instilling values of respect and discipline in them. “The main thing was respect, the discipline, that was key,” he told the Crystal Palace website. “Those are the values that I am used to. I have very good…
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Abedi Pele Regarded As One Of The Best Africans To Ever Play Football – Jordan Ayew

Abedi Pele Regarded As One Of The Best Africans To Ever Play Football – Jordan Ayew

Black Stars forward Jordan Ayew has revealed that his father, Abedi Pele, is considered one of the best Africans to have ever played football in Ghana. The 1993 UEFA Champions League winner is widely regarded as the greatest Ghanaian footballer of all time. He was named African Footballer of the Year three times and won the 1982 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with the Black Stars. When speaking about what he hears people say about his father, Jordan described him as a top player. To support his statement, he mentioned watching videos of his father. “I looked at videos and…
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