According to the club, Ayew has passed up several (lucrative) opportunities in recent months, having been without a club since last summer. He played his last competitive matches at Le Havre in May 2025. In the meantime, Ayew has maintained his fitness at Nania FC, owned by his father and African football legend Abédi Pelé.

The Ghanaian international has over 120 caps (and 24 goals for his country), has a rich record. Ayew made his mark, particularly at Olympique de Marseille, Swansea City, and West Ham United. He has almost 600 official appearances in the Champions League, Ligue 1, Ligue 2, Premier League, Championship, and the Turkish Super Lig, scoring over 160 goals in those competitions.

Speaking about his transfer to Breda Ayew said: “I’m someone who really enjoys challenges, both personally and as part of a team. I find that here at NAC. I want to do everything I can to help the club and my teammates. We’re in a situation where staying in the Eredivisie is the only thing that matters. The mental aspect is perhaps the most important thing in this situation. Together with our supporters, we must fight this battle head-on in the second half of the season.”

Technical Director Peter Maas explains Ayew’s arrival. “André is eager to help NAC in their fight for survival. That’s become very clear from our conversations. We’re currently in a difficult position with NAC. Ayew has also faced some tough times in his career. He’s a true sportsman who takes good care of himself. We believe that with his experience and specific qualities, he can be of value to NAC right now.”

Ayew joins head coach Carl Hoefkens’ squad immediately. NAC will resume training on Friday, January 2nd, at the BO Infra Training Complex in Zundert.

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Ghana coach CK Akonnor has retained Swansea City forward Andre Ayew as Black Stars captain in a recent leadership overhaul within the national team setup.



Thomas Partey comes in for the injury-prone midfield gem Kwadwo Asamoah, who was named as vice-captain of the team before the 2019 AFCON in Egypt, as 1st Vice Captain, with goalkeeper Richard Ofori as 2nd Vice-Captain.

Ayew was named as captain of the national team ahead of Gyan, who had always been touted to maintain the armband prior to the 2019 African Cup of Nations in Egypt, which generated so many headlines and disunity within the side resulting in Ghana’s failure and untimely exit from that competition.

Hopefully, the trio with a common goal, objective, and motivation to help the nation with the Africa Cup of Nation trophy which has eluded the nation in three decades will rally support for the country ahead of the Afcon and 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Many pundits have praised the decision of CK Akonnor saying it’s a step in the right direction to name the leaders of the national team prior to a major competition which could have stirred up potential problems, others have also dug into the discussion suggesting the exits of Asamoah Gyan and John Boye following their recent snub from captaincy roles.

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Ghana Black Stars captain Andre Ayew has been named the Vice-Captain of his club Swansea City.

The forward was made Vice-Captain by his Swansea coach Steve Cooper who praised the Ghanaian’s positive influence on the dressing room.

Steve Cooper praised the impact Ayew has made since returning from African Cup of Nations duty late in the summer.

“Andre is a senior figure and a very positive influence around the group,” said Cooper.

“We know there is a bit of a status to being captain or vice-captain, but we do have senior figures in the squad.

“Andre has got the attributes to lead, and he does it well through good and bad moments and long may that continue.

“It’s good for Matt as well to have players like Andre, Wayne, and Nathan around him.

“Andre is a good role model and leader, I think there is a good culture here everyone helps each other but pushes each other. That’s a good thing.”

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Swansea City coach Steve Cooper heaps praise on Adre Ayew after the Ghanaian forward came off the bench and scored twice for his team in the Carabao cup.

The forward came off the bench in the 62nd minute to helped his side seal a 3-1 win against Northampton.

His manager was pleased with his performance after the game and expressed his delight over his performance.

“That’s exactly what we know he can do. He’s come back into the club after the international break in very good condition.

“He looks extremely motivated in training and tonight was about giving him the right amount of minutes..” he added

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Ghana Black Stars coach gave an update on the injury situation in the Black Stars squad ahead of their crucial game against Cameroon on Saturday.

Kwesi Appiah confirmed that Thomas Agyepong is out of the game after sustaining an injury in their first game against Benin which ended on a 2-2 draw. He added that Andre Ayew has a ‘minor medical problem’ and is still being assessed.

“Andre Ayew has a “small medical problem” and he is still being assessed,” he said.

Andre Ayew suffered a knock in the last game and wasn’t involved in the Black Stars training on Thursday.

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The Ayew brothers; Andre and Jordan might be on their way out of Swansea City after the Club Chairman’s latest statement on the club squad.

Swansea Club Chairman Trevor Birch said that the salary of three players in the team will eventually cripple the club if nothing is done.

“It is a given that we have to get them off the payroll. Anything else we receive on top will be a bonus. Their wages are potentially crippling the club,”  Birch told walesonline when asked about the Ayew brothers and Borja.

Andre Ayew spent last season on loan at Fenerbahce while Jordan was in the premier league with Crystal Palace.

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Andre Ayew won’t be staying at Fenerbahce on a permanent basis after announcing his departure a few days after the Turkish Super Lig ended.

Ayew spoke to Fener’s official TV station after the game: ”First of all I want to thank the fans, the club, and the staff. I am leaving this great club with lots of experience. It was a very tough year for us but at least we have managed to finish the season strongly.

”Let’s hope Fenerbahce have a great season in the next campaign. Speaking personally, I have to say that I should have done better. This is a huge club and the memories will remain with me forever.’

Ayew will return to Swansea after scoring just five goals in 38 appearances for Fenerbahce.

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Black Stars coach, Kwasi Appiah has named André Ayew as the permanent captain of the team.

This follows a meeting with the top brass of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Normalization Committee (NC) after which approval and full backing was granted to the plans of the coach.

Ayew replaces Asamoah Gyan, as captain of the Black Stars.

Gyan, who has captained the Black Stars for a record seven years has been elevated to the position of “General Captain”.

Subsequently, Kwadwo Asamoah has been named the deputy captain.

President of the GFA-NC Dr Kofi Amoah has called on all stakeholders and citizens to support the transition whilst the Black Stars prepare their assault and conquest of Africa at AFCON 2019.

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Fenerbahce star Andre Ayew will captain Ghana Black Stars when they face Kenya in the final AFCON qualifier game in Accra on March 27th.

Andre Ayew will take the captain armband in the absence of Asamoah Gyan. Asamoah Gyan was left out by Kwesi Appiah due to lack of appearance for his Turkish club.

Andre Ayew is having a fine season with Fenerbahce, the midfielder has scored five goals in twenty-two appearances for his club.



Ghana will play Kenya as both teams will battle for the top spot position in the group.

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Fenerbahce will not sign Andre Ayew permanently – reports

Ayew has scored five goals for Fenerbahce where he is on loan, he has made fifteen appearances so far for the Turkish club.

Guangzhou Evergrande are reportedly in talks with Swansea about a possible move that will see Andre Ayew heading to China.

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