I was destined to be Black Stars captain, says Jordan Ayew

Newly appointed Black Stars captain, Jordan Ayew, says he is pleased and honoured for his new role, saying it was meant to be.

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifying games against Chad and Madagascar, the Leicester City striker has been confirmed as the new skipper for the team.

Jordan has become the third Ayew, after his father Abedi and older brother Andre, to captain the team.

Speaking to Joy Sports for the first time since being named captain, Ayew says he’s learnt from the best and hopes his time as captain is a successful one.

"I’ve learned from the best - whether is Asamoah [Gyan] or Andre [Ayew]. I'll try and pick up things from their qualities.

"I'll keep on taking advice and things that made me grow to become who I am today.

“Andre and I are very close - he congratulated me and gave me some advice. Asamoah [Gyan] as well," he said

The former Swansea City and Aston Villa attacker explained that the process just happened naturally.

“I’m not someone who thinks about being captain or about leadership roles," he said.

"I just want to enjoy playing football, winning games, scoring goals and making people happy.

"There was a lot of talk and I was always quiet in my corner. I don't focus on all those things. It just happened naturally,” he added.

Jordan Ayew will hope to lead the team to record wins against Chad and Madagascar.