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Jordan Ayew equals Tony Yeboah as greatest Ghanaian scorer in English Premier League history

Jordan Ayew’s impressive season continues to get better with the forward joint-highest Ghanaian scorer in the history of the Premier League.

Jordan Ayew

The 28-year-old is currently one of Ghana’s best performers in Europe and has been scoring goals for fun at Crystal Palace.

The former Aston Villa marksman registered his eighth goal of the season on Saturday as Crystal Palace edged Watford 1-0 at the Selhurst Park.

The goal has made him go joint with Tony Yeboah who played in the Premier League in the 1990's with Leeds United on 24 goals as the greatest Ghanaian scorers in the Premier League history.

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Jordan Ayew per his scoring record this season is likely going to surpass Yeboah and emerge as the sole highest Ghanaian scorer in the Premier League.

Meanwhile, Michael Essien and Asamoah Gyan also have 17 and 10 goals, respectively, in the Premier League.

Below are the top five Ghanaian scorers in the Premier League history:

1. Anthony Yeboah – 24 goals

2. Jordan Ayew – 24 goals

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3. Andre Ayew – 21 goals

4. Michael Essien – 17 goals

5. Asamoah Gyan – 10 goals

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