Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has stressed the importance of remaining true to himself as he leads Ghana in their bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The attacker, who has been instrumental in the qualifiers, believes his best performances come when he sticks to his natural style of play.
“Since I’ve been in the national team, I’m still the same today,” Ayew told BBC Sport Africa. “When I’m myself, I am at my best. When I’m not myself, then I become unproductive.”
Ayew has been Ghana’s top scorer in the World Cup qualifiers, netting four goals, including a hat-trick against the Central African Republic in Kumasi. His leadership and experience will be crucial as the Black Stars prepare for their upcoming fixtures against Chad and Madagascar.
Following the omission of his brother André Ayew from the squad, Jordan has assumed the captaincy at a time when Ghana is under pressure to deliver, especially after missing out on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Despite the scrutiny that comes with leading the national team, the 33-year-old remains optimistic about Ghana’s qualification chances.
The Black Stars currently have nine points in Group I, and Ayew’s influence will be key in securing back-to-back wins to strengthen their position in the qualifiers.