By: Sheikh Tophic Sienu @desheikh1 on twitter
Not many ex-footballers can boast of the legendary status of Abedi Ayew Pele on the global state not least at the continental level.
The former Black Stars captain left his footballs on the domestic terrain before taking French football to the highest pinnacle possible.
From the Kaladan Park in Tamale to the Stade Velodrome in Marseilles, the 1993 UEFA champions’ league winner must be remembered once football on the continent is to be discussed on any platform. Lucky to be blessed with football at the feet, it seems the football is genetic rather than individual. 
The Ayew derby on English soil was decided by the senior brother Andre despite Jordan’s vintage display at home to relegation threatened Aston Villa.
Born in France to the legendary Abedi Ayew in December 1989, little Andre returned home to start what will later become a glittering football career. The 25 year old versatile midfielder started his career at the undulating Nania FC’s pitch in the early 2000s only to lead Ghana to her maiden World Cup glory at the Under 20 level on African soil.
Destined to follow the footprints of his father, little Andre was enrolled into the youthful set up of Olympique Marseilles as a teenager. Andre zoomed his way past the youth set up before signing a professional contract with the French giants.
Andre Ayew opened his scoring account for the Velodrome outfit with a composed finish against Sochaux in a hard earned 2-1 win.
His quest for playing time saw him shipped to Arles Avignon in the second tier of French football where he starred and gained the minnows a dream return to the top flight.
In 2010 Andre became a global star for Ghana and a regular for Olympique Marseilles.
His five year tenure at the Velodrome saw him found the back of the net on 60 occasions highlighted by their Ayew derby on April 24, 2014.
Credited with personal affection for Jordan Ayew, many fans disagreed with the views of Abedi Pele.
What has Jordan done to merit the hype right from the family level to the international stage?
Jordan Ayew might be as glamorous as the senior brother Andre but his direct and pace easily makes him the coach’s choice.
Born as Jordan Ichmin Ayew, the soft spoken and shy looking Jordan joined the genetic lineage, en route to France.
He joined Olympique Marseilles in 2006 but his meteoric rise in fame has seen him swap France for London nine years down the lane.
Exactly 445 days after Andre’s debut goal as a professional footballer, Jordan was given his first ever professional debut. A debut goal will coincidentally come against Lorient, his starting block en route to the highest level.
On April 27, 2011, the Ayew brothers both scored in the same game for Olympique Marseilles at home to OGC Nice. Jordan found the back of the net as his brother revenged with a hatrick in return.
Another important date in the family palaver came when both started a European Champions league game at the same time against Arsenal.
The never ending family battle continued to heat up when the brothers squared up for the first time in the league match.
Jordan stole the limelight with a brace to make Andre’s 59th minute strike mathematical.
Jordan Ayew opened the scoring for the visiting Lorient at the Velodrome before doubling his tally and the match winner, 4 minutes to closing. The match ended 3-5 in favour of Lorient. Jordan Ayew took the family bragging rights in grand style.
Some 554 days later, Andre Ayew responded with a match winner for Swansea City at the Villa Park in the second round of the Ayew derby.
Having both swapped France for England, Jordan Ayew shot Aston Villa into the lead before Gylfi Sigurdson cancelled out for the Swans.
Andre Ayew reserved his best for the last, snatching the three points very late into the game.
Will you go for Andre or Jordan? The father must be a happy man indeed.