Leicester City star Jordan Ayew to captain Ghana against Sudan in AFCON qualifiers

• Leicester City striker Jordan Ayew will be captain of the Black Stars for the games against Sudan in the AFCON qualifiers
• The Black Stars will host the Falcons of Sudan on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the Accra Sports Stadium
• The former African champions need a win to enhances their chances of qualifying for the competition in Morocco

Leicester City forward Jordan Ayew will lead the Black Stars in the game between Ghana and Sudan in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Ayew was one of the earliest to arrive in camp for the crucial doubleheader against Sudan in October.

With his senior brother, Andre Ayew and his deputies Thomas Partey and Richard Ofori unavailable, the leadership of the team goes to the ex-Crystal Palace man.

Jordan Ayew set to lead the Black Stars in the AFCON qualifier against Sudan. Photo: Visionhaus.
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Partey has been the captain of the team in the last four matches, two in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the last two games in September, as reported by Pulse.

Ayew, who has 104 appearances for the Black Stars, is expected to play an inspiring role in both games following his enormous experience with the national team.

The 33-year-old has represented Ghana at several competitions, including the Africa Cup of Nations and the FIFA World Cup, and has 28 goals for the country, per Transfermarkt.

Ghana in search of first win in qualifiers

The four-times African champions are without a win after two matches in Group F of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Ghana lost for the first time in 20 years in Kumasi following a 1-0 defeat to Angola in the opening match of the qualifiers.

The Black Stars shared the spoils in their second game against Niger in Morocco, leaving the team third on the table.

Anything short of a win against Sudan in Accra will massively affect Ghana's chances of qualifying for the tournament in Morocco.

Partey withdraws from Ghana AFCON squad

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the Black Stars of Ghana have been handed a huge blow after captain Thomas Partey and three others withdrew from the squad for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sudan.

Joseph Paintsil, Osman Ibrahim, and Kingsley Schindler, who were initially named in the squad for the doubleheader, have all been excused from the team.

The Black Stars opened camp on Monday (October 7, 2024) and held their first training session later that day at the Accra Sports Stadium.

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Source: YEN.com.gh