Jordan Ayew Reveals Brotherly Advice And Captaincy Ambitions

Ghanaian forward Jordan Ayew has opened up about his recent appointment as the substantive captain of the Black Stars, revealing that his brother, Andre Dede Ayew, offered him words of wisdom and encouragement. The Leicester City attacker also disclosed that former captain Asamoah Gyan shared valuable advice on how to thrive in his new role.

In an interview with BBC Sport Africa, Jordan Ayew expressed his gratitude for the support and guidance he has received from his brother and former captains. He noted that he has learnt from the best and feels ready to take on the challenges of captaincy.

“Andre and I are very close. He congratulated me and gave me some advice. Asamoah [Gyan] did as well. I have learnt from the best, whether it’s Asamoah [Gyan] or Andre [Ayew]. I’ll try to pick up things from their qualities,” Ayew said.

As the new captain of the Black Stars, Ayew’s first task is to lead the team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. This comes after the team’s disastrous performance in the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.

The Black Stars will face Chad on March 21, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium, followed by an away fixture against Madagascar on March 24, 2025. Ayew is confident that the team can bounce back from their recent setbacks and make a strong push for World Cup qualification.

The appointment of Jordan Ayew as captain has been met with widespread approval from Ghanaian football fans. Many believe that his experience, leadership qualities, and passion for the national team make him an ideal candidate for the role.

As Ayew prepares to lead the Black Stars into battle, he will be drawing on the wisdom and advice of his brother and former captains. With the support of the team and the nation behind him, Ayew is ready to take on the challenges of captaincy and lead the Black Stars to success.

The latest edition of Sports Debate has seen some Ghanaians predict a win for the Black Stars against Chad. With Ayew at the helm, the team will be looking to make a strong statement and kick-start their World Cup qualifying campaign on a positive note.

As the clock ticks down to the match against Chad, the Black Stars will be focusing on putting in a solid performance and securing a crucial win. With Jordan Ayew leading the charge, the team will be looking to make a bold statement and show the nation that they are ready to put the past behind them and forge a new path to success.

The stage is set for an exciting encounter, and the Black Stars will be looking to put on a show for their fans. Will they be able to deliver a convincing win against Chad and get their World Cup qualifying campaign off to a flying start? Only time will tell.