Jordan Ayew living up to Abedi Pele’s hype

Abedi Pele three times African footballer of the year who knows his sons well said this at a time that Andre Ayew was a better player than Jordan Ayew.

Most Ghanaian sports-loving fans disagreed with Abedi Pele’s assertion on his son’s football prowess when he made the statement, but it seems the former Black Stars skipper is now vindicated following Jordan Ayew’s stunning performance this year.

He has bagged 10 goals this season and has been very influential for both club and country.

“They are both my children and you take each person with his qualities. However, I am not the only person to say that Jordan is the most talented, even Andre also says that,” Abedi told Citi Fm.

“Jordan has got speed and he is very elegant and nice to watch. He is relaxed, skilful and has strength. He has got all the ingredients to be a good striker.

“In France, he proved it a couple of times but he is still young and we are working on him to be the best, not only in Ghana but in the world.” Abedi explained further: “He is not like Andre who imposes his authority immediately. Jordan takes time to get it going. That is the difference.”

People have often used this quote to jab Jordan and his dad but at Crystal Palace Jordan has so far shown that he is as good as his father believes he is.