Also known as: Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew · Ghana captain Jordan Ayew
Ghana captain and forward who signed with Sheffield United on a one-year deal after his Leicester City contract expired.
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Joy Online
… Does Jordan Ayew, the captain and national icon, start against England? Or does the performance against Panama make the decision for the coach, however uncomfortable that may be? …
Start him or drop Him: The Jordan Ayew dilemma Queiroz cannot avoidJoy Online
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew believes his side will need to be ready to face the best teams if they are to compete at the 2026 World Cup. …
2026 World Cup: ‘There are no easy games’ – Jordan Ayew ahead of England clashDaily Guide
Jordan Ayew Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has expressed confidence that the Black Stars can secure a positive result against England when the two sides meet in a crucial Group L clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup tomorrow. …
Ayew Backs Black Stars To Overcome England On TuesdayThe Ghanaian Times
… Skipper Jordan Ayew ready to go again Benjamin Asare puts in the hard work ahead of the cricial clash The Black Stars face England in Boston tomorrow, knowing a good result would put them in strong position to qualify from Group L after Wednesday’s 1-0 win over Panama. …
Black Stars in high spirits as England clash loomsJoy Online
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has urged his teammates to remain focused and build on their dramatic opening victory over Panama as Ghana prepares for the crucial FIFA World Cup Group L clash against England. …
‘We believe in ourselves’ — Jordan Ayew ahead of England encounterThe Ghanaian Times
… the second half of the Panama game; England is not the England of old, this present generation is living on past glories and I believe with a little more push, we can beat them and qualify. “Again, I want to appeal to the coach to have a look at the decision to start Jordan Ayew …
Panama down, bring on England! …fans call after Black Stars winThe Ghanaian Times
… Within that spell, Jordan Ayew and Yirenkyi went close to scoring but missed chances at close range. …
Ghana pip Panama in World Cup opener …team arrives in Rhode Island base to prepare for EnglandJoy Online
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew and head coach Carlos Queiroz have assured President John Dramani Mahama that the team is fully prepared and determined to secure victory in their World Cup opener against Panama. …
We’re fully prepared and determined to secure victory – Black Stars assure MahamaJoy Online
… Ghana came close again when Antoine Semenyo delivered a dangerous low cross towards Jordan Ayew, only for defender Ramos to intervene at the crucial moment. …
2026 World Cup: Late Yirenkyi strike gives Ghana victory over Panama in openerJoy Online
… Another fan, Nana Hemaa, expressed strong belief in the Black Stars’ attacking firepower ahead of the World Cup group stage clash. “Ghana will score against Panama at all cost today, and Semenyo and Jordan Ayew will be the goal scorers,” she said. …
Failure to beat Panama in World Cup group stage will be disappointing – Ghanaian fans to Black StarsSheffield United have signed 34-year-old Jordan Ayew, who has won 124 caps for Ghana, on a free transfer until the end of the season after he left Leicester City following their League One relegation.
9 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Sheffield United have signed 34-year-old Jordan Ayew, who has won 124 caps for Ghana, on a free transfer until the end of the season after he left Leicester City following their League One relegation.
9 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has completed his move to Sheffield United on a one-year contract as a free agent after his Leicester City deal expired. The 34-year-old forward, who captained Ghana at the World Cup, joins the Championship club to complete their 25-man squad.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana international Jordan Ayew joined Championship side Sheffield United on a one-year deal, with the 34-year-old eager to help the club achieve success after being without a club since his Leicester City contract expired.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has joined Championship club Sheffield United on a one-year contract. Ayew said manager Chris Wilder's call convinced him to sign, and he aims to help the club have a successful season.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Jordan Ayew has signed for Sheffield United as a free agent following his contract expiration at Leicester City for the 2026/27 season. Manager Chris Wilder said the 34-year-old, who captained Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, brings experience and can have an impact at the club like previous free agent signings.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has signed a one-year deal with EFL Championship side Sheffield United on a free transfer after leaving Leicester City. The 34-year-old brings Premier League experience from previous clubs including Aston Villa, Swansea City, Crystal Palace and Leicester City.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Jordan Ayew, a 34-year-old free agent since July after his Leicester City contract expired, is close to signing with an English Championship club, with Sheffield United appearing the frontrunner alongside interest from Blackburn Rovers and Burnley.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Antoine Semenyo became the second Ghanaian to reach 50 goal contributions in Premier League history after providing an assist in Manchester City's 1-0 win over Coventry. Semenyo sits behind Jordan Ayew, who has 60 goal contributions in the league.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew, his brother André, and several other Ghanaian players including Mubarak Wakaso, Jojo Wollacott, Joseph Aidoo, and Majeed Ashimeru are now free agents after the transfer window closed across major European leagues. The article notes that transfer windows remain open in Turkey and Portugal, offering potential opportunities for these players.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz could be involved in a CAF review meeting assessing Africa's performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. CAF president Patrice Motsepe announced plans to bring together national team coaches, football experts and former players following a record-breaking showing by African teams at the tournament.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy Online opinion argues that Parliament should complete the 1996 constitutional reform on dual citizenship by removing remaining restrictions that prevent dual citizens from holding offices such as MP, minister, ambassador, and heads of security services, countering the Council of State's objections with arguments from Ghana's 30-year experience under Act 527.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32. Fans blamed the technical team's player selection and the team's cautious tactical approach throughout the tournament.
7 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has dismissed claims that government officials or external entities influence player selection for the Black Stars, stating that such decisions are the exclusive responsibility of the national team's head coach. His comments follow Ghana's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 1-0 defeat to Colombia.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Carlos Queiroz's departure as Black Stars head coach after a three-month tenure exposes cyclical administrative instability within the Ghana national football team, reflecting deeper tensions between short-term crisis management and the need for long-term coherent strategy in the federation.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Colombia eliminated Ghana from the World Cup with a 1–0 victory in their Round of 32 match, with Jhon Arias scoring in the 14th minute. Ghana failed to register a single shot on target throughout the match, with goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi making seven saves to limit the margin of defeat.
6 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a 1-0 loss to Colombia, has exposed deep-seated frustration within the Black Stars camp over tactical vulnerability, offensive weakness, and squad transition issues. Coach Carlos Queiroz attributed the defensive breakdown to an early injury to Marvin Senaya that disrupted the team's discipline and organisation, allowing Colombia to exploit gaps and score.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has appealed to Ghanaians to be patient with head coach Carlos Queiroz following Ghana's 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the FIFA World Cup, arguing that the Portuguese trainer needs time to implement his philosophy and that the team is only two months into its rebuilding process.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has recalled Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Jerome Opoku, Inaki Williams, and Caleb Yirenkyi to the starting line-up for a FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match against Colombia at Kansas City Stadium. The winner advances to face Switzerland in the Round of 16.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →
UEFA will not use the red card law for mouth-covering in confrontations across its competitions, despite approving the rule change. The decision comes after the Benfica-Real Madrid incident in February, where Gianluca Prestianni was banned for homophobic conduct, though UEFA referees may still show yellow cards if warranted.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana drew 0-0 with England in a June 2026 football match, with the article framing the result as a historical reckoning—noting that England abstained on a UN resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity in March 2026, then failed to score against Ghana three months later.
29 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana lost to Croatia in their final Group L match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, but had already secured qualification to the Round of 32 after earlier victories. Captain Jordan Ayew described the defeat as "weird" and "sloppy," but said the team remains positive and focused on learning from mistakes for the knockout stage.
28 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew said Ghana's defeat to Croatia in their final Group L match at the FIFA World Cup will not dampen the team's confidence as they prepare for the Round of 32, insisting the result has not affected the team's morale or belief.
28 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars play Croatia at the Philadelphia Stadium tonight needing victory to secure qualification from Group L as group winners or runners-up, having earned four points from two matches against England and Panama.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana sits on 4 points heading into a final group-stage clash against Croatia on June 27, with a draw sufficient to advance to the Round of 32. The Black Stars previously defeated Panama and drew goalless with England in their group.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana will play Croatia in the final Group L fixture of the FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium tomorrow at 9pm local time. Ghana needs at least a point to advance to the round of 32, while Croatia must win to guarantee progression.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana drew 0-0 with England in their second Group L match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, leaving the Black Stars second in the group with four points. Coach Carlos Queiroz told fans the team's target remains reaching the knockout stage, with matches against Croatia and Panama still to play.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghanaian Times compares Ghana's group-stage encounter with England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup to the biblical story of Daniel in the Lions' Den, drawing a parallel between Daniel's faith and the Black Stars' challenge against a stronger opponent after Ghana opened with victories against Croatia and Panama.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Coach Carlos Queiroz recalled Thomas Partey to midfield and handed Inaki Williams his first tournament start in Ghana's 4-3-3 formation for Tuesday's World Cup Group L clash against England at Gillette Stadium. Queiroz made four changes overall while retaining the same defensive line from Ghana's opening 1-0 win over Panama.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Jordan Ayew says Ghana will leave nothing on the pitch in today's World Cup Group L decider against England at Gillette Stadium. With both teams on 3 points, Ayew emphasized teamwork and his role in easing pressure on younger players.
23 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Stars play England's Three Lions in a Group L match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Gillette Stadium, with both teams occupying the top two spots and able to secure knockout stage progression with a win. The encounter is historic as it presents the first competitive meeting between the nations, who previously drew 1-1 in a 2011 friendly.
23 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →