Black Stars captain Andre Ayew scored his 50th goal in the French top flight during Le Havre’s match against Clermont Foot.
Despite Le Havre’s 2-1 loss at Stade Gabriel-Montpied in cycle 26 of the French Ligue 1, Ayew’s left-footed strike in the 46th minute denoted his fourth goal of the season, which was assisted by teammate Daler Kuzyaev.
Ayew was exceptionally instrumental during the game, with predictable efforts on the field until he put in a 85-minute shift prior to being substituted, marking his 12th appearance for Le Havre this season in the league.
This staggering goal by Ayew is an extraordinary step in his football career and adds one more accomplishment to his cap, as he becomes one of the first class not many to reach at the 50th mark in Ligue 1 goals.
Ayew has displayed his scoring ability across different clubs, including Lorient, Olympique Marseille, and now Le Havre. He has scored three goals for former club Lorient and Le Havre while indenting a noteworthy 44 goals during his stint at Olympique Marseille.
Ayew has been in exceptional form since Ghana’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) exit in Ivory Coast a couple of months ago. His recent performance won him Le Havre’s Player of The Month for February 2024.
He was also honored with the Ligue 1 Goal of the Month Award thanks to an aerobatic strike which broadly procured applause.
The Ghana International’s amazing performance comes in the midst of his new call-up to Otto Addo’s team for the impending international friendlies against Nigeria and Uganda.
Beyond his achievements in Ligue 1, Ayew’s distinguished lifetime traverses across various leagues, including the English Premier League, where he amassed over 100 appearances before departing the league.
He also holds the distinction of being Ghana’s all-time top scorer at the Africa Cup of Nations, with 10 goals, and the most capped player with 119 appearances, further solidifying his status as one of Africa’s footballing icons.
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