Jordan Ayew takes centre stage as Ghana end 16-year wait for another World Cup knockout game
Jordan Ayew gets the opportunity of a World Cup knockout match on Friday in Kansas City against Colombia, an opportunity his predecessors enjoyed in 2010. He stated, "Sixteen years ago, I remember exactly where I was. I was at the airport going for pre-season with Marseille. Obviously, that was when Ghana won the game against USA, so yeah, it was amazing."
Jordan Ayew watched the 2010 World Cup as a teenager. Ghana defeated the United States in the Round of 16 at the 2010 World Cup, before a quarterfinal defeat by Uruguay. Jordan Ayew was two months away from his international debut at that time. His older brothers, André Ayew and Rahim Ayew, were in the squad. Jordan Ayew was preparing for club football with Olympique de Marseille. No player has made more appearances for the Black Stars than Jordan Ayew.
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Jordan Ayew is set to play in a World Cup knockout match, a first in his extensive international career, as Ghana ends a 16-year wait. This moment
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