Ghana gaffer Otto Addo, has rated and described forward Jordan Ayew as an example of a modern striker after his goalscoring exploits in their 4-3 win over Central African Republic.
Ayew scored a hat trick in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers on Monday night, with goals in the 6th, 60th and 69th minutes, either side of Abdul Fatawu Issahaku's 62nd minute superb strike.
The Crystal Palace talisman has now scored 27 goals in 100 appearances for Ghana, and has already scored 6 goals in 4 matches for Ghana under coach Otto Addo.
In his reaction, Addo lavished praise on Jordan Ayew for rediscovering his form in front of goal and his attacking qualities which helped the Black Stars climb to first on Group I standing.
“He is a striker who can work defensively very well. Tactically very very intelligent and that’s why sometimes you can use him also as a winger and he closes everything down, he works hard and people don’t see it so often," Addo said
“I’m happy for him, he plays the number nine because he can hold the ball, he has a good finish and he has a nose for goals. I see it in training. He is very hardworking.”
Jordan Ayew’s hat-trick is the first for a Black Stars player since Thomas Partey notched his first career hat-trick against Congo in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Brazzaville on 6th September, 2017.
By: Pascal Amoah
