Jordan Ayew has been named the captain of Ghana's national football team for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, expressing feelings of honor in continuing his family's legacy. He follows in the footsteps of his father Abedi Pele and brother Andre Ayew. Despite the pressure of leadership, Jordan emphasizes his focus on enjoying football, winning, and bringing joy to fans while recognizing the responsibilities of captaincy. He acknowledges the history and tradition of his family in the sport and expresses a passion for the game.
Football runs deep in the Ayew family, with both Jordan's father Abedi Pele and brother Andre Ayew having previously captained the four-time continental champions.
Jordan Ayew feels 'honoured' and 'proud' to continue that legacy, stating, 'It's just something that was written in the stars.'
Ayew explained that while there was a lot of talk about leadership, he prefers to focus on enjoying football and making people happy.
Jordan acknowledges the 'responsibilities' that come with the captaincy, admitting that leading Ghana demands 'work'.
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