Ghana striker Jordan Ayew has stated that he will always give his all for the Black Stars, even when he is forced to play out of position.
The 32-year-old has often been criticised for his performances in a Ghana shirt but has come up clutch in his country’s last two World Cup qualifying matches.
Ayew came off the bench to score the winning goal as Ghana defeated Mali 2-1 in Bamako last Thursday. He also scored a sensational hat-trick in the Black Stars’ 4-3 victory over the Central African Republic (CAR) on Monday.
Speaking in the aftermath of the game, which marked his 104th cap for Ghana, the Crystal Palace forward said his favourite position is as a number nine.
He was, however, quick to add that he will always be ready to make sacrifices and play anywhere without complaining.
“I’ve been playing out of position for quite some time in the national team and also at the club level. But I have always done my duty, put my country first, and never complained because I always give my all,” Ayew said.
“It’s difficult. It’s not something that I like to talk about, but obviously, my favourite position right from the academy, France, in the national team has always been as a number 9.
“But I understand because I have qualities that allow me to play in the pockets of spaces, and I don’t complain.”
Meanwhile, Ayew has now scored 28 goals for Ghana, making him the country’s sixth all-time top scorer behind Abdul Razak, Tony Yeboah, Abedi Ayew Pele, Kwasi Owusu, Edward Acquah and Asamoah Gyan.
