Crystal Palace forward and Black Stars striker Jordan Ayew is urging Ghanaians to exercise patience and withhold criticism until the conclusion of the national team’s journey in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Ayew’s plea comes amidst heightened criticism following Ghana’s opening-game defeat to Cape Verde.
Speaking to the media ahead of the crucial second group game against Egypt, Ayew responded to critics and questioned the growing concerns after just one game.
The 32-year-old emphasised that the team has not been disqualified yet, challenging the rationale behind the criticism.
“Are we disqualified yet? We are not. When we are disqualified, then you can speak,” Ayew asserted during the press conference.
Ghana is set to face Egypt on Thursday night in a crucial must-win encounter to improve their chances of advancing to the next stage of the AFCON 2023 tournament.
Ayew’s plea for measured criticism reflects the intense scrutiny the Black Stars have faced. The team aims to respond with a positive performance against Egypt.