Jordan Ayew plays for Leicester City
Ghanaian forward Jordan Ayew has assured the public that the Black Stars players are working diligently to secure victory against Chad in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
He admitted that the team’s performances in recent times have not been up to expectations, but the players are training assiduously to turn their fortunes around.
The Leicester City attacker assured that the Black Stars will rise to the occasion and emerge victors in their World Cup qualifying games.
Addressing the media after the Black Stars‘ training on March 18, 2025, Jordan Ayew called on Ghanaians to rally behind the team.
“I want to thank everyone for coming to show your support. My teammates and I can assure you that we are ready for the battle and will give our all. We all know the first task is on Friday, and we will make sure to get three points.
“We know we’re in a difficult situation, but we will make sure to turn it around. And when I see you guys coming, I know that definitely Friday will bring a positive result,” he said.
Reports indicate that Black Stars head coach Otto Addo is set to announce Jordan Ayew as the substantive Black Stars captain, following the absence of his brother, Dede Ayew, from the squad.
The Black Stars will face Chad on March 21, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium before facing Madagascar in an away fixture on March 24, 2025.
Ghana are second in Group I with nine points, tied with leaders Comoros, while Madagascar are third with seven points, followed by Mali with five points.
Watch Jordan Ayew‘s remarks in the video below:
‘We are ready for the battle. We will give our all. The first task is on Friday and we will make sure that we get the three points.’
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew#JoySports pic.twitter.com/up4K9S5Anw
— #JoySports (@JoySportsGH) March 19, 2025
Meanwhile, watch Black Stars’ first training session ahead of Chad game
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