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We Are Determined To Make Our Father Proud - Jordan Ayew

Football News Jordan Ayew, Andre Ayew and Abedi Pele Ayew
JUL 3, 2020 LISTEN
Jordan Ayew, Andre Ayew and Abedi Pele Ayew

Jordan Ayew has revealed that his brothers are determined to their father, Abedi Pele proud.

Pele had a colourful career winning the African Best Player three times and won the UEFA Champions League with Olympique Marseille in 1993.

The skilful forward also won the 1982 Africa Cup of Nations with the Black Stars but unfortunately lost the 1992 finals to Ivory Coast after missing the game through suspension.

Jordan and Andre Ayew both played in France and moved to England in 2015 and have been impressive in the Premier League.

"My dad has given us so much, in everything, and not only to me, to the whole family," Jordan told Sky Sports.

"The only way we can say thank you is to perform week in, week out for him to be proud and that's what we try to do.

"He doesn't watch the games live because he's a bit too anxious, so they record them and he watches them afterwards.

"Then, when he's finished, he briefs me a bit. If I've not done well, he tells me I've not done well. And if I have done well, he still tells me I've not done well."

Jordan also said his father's achievements in football drives them on to do more.

"It drives me," he says. "I can't give my dad enough praise, really. He's unbelievable and I'm lucky to have a father who knows football," he added.

Jordan's senior brother, Andre Ayew currently plays for Swansea City in the Championship.

Abedi Pele scored 33 times in 77 appearances for Ghana.

Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah
Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah

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