PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 27: Jordan Ayew #9 of Ghana before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match against Croatia at Philadelphia Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Roger Wimmer/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images)Former Member of Parliament for Tema East, Nii Kwartei Titus Glover, has delivered a blistering critique of Jordan Ayew following Ghanas elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Black Stars bowed out of the tournament after a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in their Round of 32 encounter, with a first-half strike from Jhon Arias proving decisive.Ayew, who featured in all four of Ghanas matches at the competition, has come under increased scrutiny for what some observers describe as below-par performances during the campaign.Speaking on Channel TV, Glover did not hold back in his assessment of the 34-year-old forward, suggesting his influence on the team had diminished.”Jordan Ayew has outlived his stay, and he can only play 20 to 25 minutes. He holds onto the ball too much, and he is so slow, but I know that is his style, and by doing that, you invite hard tackles on you,” he said.”He is always on the floor, expecting the referees to protect him, but as a striker, you don’t hold onto the ball too much. With air balls and ground ball should be quick, but you only hold onto the ball when you don’t have anyone around you.”He added that the veteran attacker should have been used more sparingly, while giving opportunities to younger players.”So for me, Jordan Ayew was a disaster, and he should have played a maximum of 20 minutes and allowed the young players to feature,”Glover added.The fallout from Ghanas exit has also triggered changes in the technical team, with head coach Carlos Queiroz announcing his decision to step down after signing a short-term deal in April.
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World Cup 2026: Jordan Ayew was a complete disaster – Former MP, Titus Glover
