Stephen Appiah, (top left) Asamoah Gyan (top right) and Jordan Ayew (down)
Former Ghanaian midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has commended Jordan Ayew‘s exceptional leadership skills, which guided the team to victories against Madagascar and Chad in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
According to him, Ayew’s composure and strong mentality played an instrumental role in galvanizing the players during the games, leading to the team’s terrific performances.
The former Udinese midfielder also indicated that the presence of some ex-players, such as Asamoah Gyan and Stephen Appiah, around the team, and their advice, motivated the players to play wholeheartedly.
Speaking on Sports Station, aired on TV3, Agyemang-Badu asserted that the Black Stars have qualified for the 2026 World Cup in advance, following their victories against Chad and Madagascar.
“He [Jordan Ayew] is very calm, and he has a strong mentality. When you play with him, you will know the kind of guy he is.
“Now that the issue of captaincy has also been sorted, and you have the likes of Stephen Appiah and Asamoah Gyan there, it’s a done deal. We are going to the World Cup in America,” he said.
The Black Stars defeated Chad 5-0 on March 21, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium and secured a comfortable 3-0 win over Madagascar on March 25, 2025.
After six matches played, Ghana lead Group I with 15 points, followed by Comoros with 12 points, while Madagascar lie in third position with 10 points.
Meanwhile, watch as Ghanaians applaud Black Stars for excellent performances against Chad, Madagascar
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