Ghana international Jordan Ayew scored his first-ever goal and assist in Leicester City's 4-0 win over Tranmere Rovers to advance to the third round of EFL Cup on Tuesday night.
Ayew - making his first start for the Foxes - broke Rovers’ resistance late in the first half, cutting on to his right foot on the edge of the box before thumping a fierce effort past 43-year-old goalkeeper Joe Murphy.
The hosts doubled their lead five minutes into the second half, Stephy Mavididi finding the bottom corner from the penalty spot after Connor Jennings had fouled Wilfred Ndidi inside the area.
Ndidi added a third when he poked the ball past Murphy at the end of a slick move involving Ayew and Harry Winks, before Winks completed the scoring with a low drive.
Murphy, who featured in Tranmere’s 2-1 Worthington Cup final defeat by Leicester in 2000, was kept busy prior to Ayew’s opener, palming away the Ghanaian's long-range drive before denying Oliver Skipp in a one-on-one.
The lively Ndidi also dragged a low shot narrowly wide of the far post in a one-sided first period at King Power Stadium.
Mavididi’s penalty all but ended Tranmere’s hopes of an unlikely turnaround, but Leicester continued to pile forward in search of further goals and increased their lead when Ndidi got the goal his performance deserved.
What Jordan Ayew adds to the Leicester City team
Ayew joined Leicester City this summer from Premier League rivals Crystal Palace in a deal worth £8 million and he made debut for the club against Fulham last weekend.
The 32-year-old is a versatile attacker who can operates a winger and a centre-forward and his presence with add depth to the upfront of Leicester City in this season's campaign.
Steve Cooper's decision to bring the Ghanaian from Crystal Palace despite his age to bolster his attacking options with veteran striker Jamie Vardy, Patrick Daka and 21-year-old striker Tom Cannon was crucial in the summer transfer window.
