Jordan Ayew has acknowledged the influence of his elder brother André Ayew and former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan in guiding him after his appointment as Ghana’s new skipper.
The 33-year-old forward, who has been a key member of the national team for over a decade, expressed gratitude for their support and shared how their experience is shaping his approach to leadership.
“André and [I] are very close - he congratulated me and gave me some advice. Asamoah [Gyan] as well,” Ayew told BBC Sport Africa.
He stressed the importance of learning from those who have previously worn the armband, particularly given the challenges that come with leading the national team.
“I’ve learned from the best—whether it’s Asamoah [or] André. I’ll try and pick up things from their qualities,” he added.
Ayew, who has earned over 100 caps for Ghana, will lead the Black Stars for the first time when they take on Chad in Kumasi on Friday.
The Leicester City forward will then guide the team as they travel to Madagascar for their second Group I fixture.
With Ghana pushing for a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Ayew is determined to ensure the team stays on course.