Ibrahim Ayew appointed Glacis United U-23 head coach

Gibraltar-based Glacis United Football Club have appointed former Ghana international Ibrahim Ayew as their U-23 head coach in a player-coach role.

The club announced the appointment in a statement, welcoming the experienced midfielder and highlighting his previous success in the Gibraltar league.

"We are delighted to welcome Ibrahim Ayew to the club in a player-coach role," the statement read.

"Ibrahim is no stranger to the league, having won the league title on four occasions throughout his career.

"The former Ghana international brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and leadership, which will be invaluable to our young squad both on and off the pitch."

Ayew joins Glacis United after spells with several clubs, including Lierse, Asante Kotoko, Europa, Bruno's Magpies and Lincoln Red Imps.

The former Black Stars midfielder has represented Ghana at various levels, including the U-17, U-20, U-23 and senior national teams.

He was also part of Ghana's squad for the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations in Angola, where the Black Stars finished runners-up after losing to Egypt in the final.

Ayew also featured in the African Nations Championship (CHAN), finishing second in the competition and earning two Man of the Match awards in 2009.

One of the notable moments in his international career came in 2010 when he was named alongside his younger brother, André Ayew, in Ghana's 23-man squad for the FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

His appointment is expected to add valuable experience and leadership to Glacis United's youth development setup as the club looks to strengthen its U-23 team.