By OkayGoal 
Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has disclosed that he never thought about taking up the role.
The experienced attacker was officially named the substantive captain of the Black Stars in 2025, succeeding his elder brother, André Ayew.
Since his appointment, he has led by example, playing a key role in the national team’s qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he contributed the most goals and the most assists.
Speaking on the GFA Podcast Beyond the Whistle, Jordan Ayew opened up on the role as captain, indicating that he never planned for it.
“These things of leading, being captain, these are not my things. I’m not. For me, because I’m a big believer in what you deserve, you always get so I always give everything to God. It is not even something I was thinking about,” the striker said.
Ayew further revealed, “One time CK Akonnor came to London when he was coach and asked me if I would mind being assistant captain to my brother, and I told him no because at that time I didn’t feel it was needed. Because I feel like you don’t need to wear the armband to be captain. As a senior player, if I have something to say, I can still say it.”
Jordan is leading Ghana to the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time as captain in what could be his last appearance on the world stage.
He hopes that the Black Stars impress at the tournament, where they are set to compete with Panama, Croatia, and England in Group L.