Former Member of Parliament for Tema East, Nii Kwartei Titus Glover, has launched a strong critique of Jordan Ayew following Ghana’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Black Stars were knocked out in the Round of 32 after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia, with Jhon Arias scoring the only goal of the match in the first half.
Ayew featured in all four of Ghana’s games at the tournament but has faced growing criticism over his performances during the campaign.
Speaking on Channel TV, Glover questioned the forward’s impact and suggested that his role in the national team has significantly diminished.
He argued that the 34-year-old should no longer be a regular starter.
“Jordan Ayew has outlived his stay, and he can only play 20 to 25 minutes. He holds onto the ball too much, and he is so slow, but I know that is his style, and by doing that, you invite hard tackles on you,” he said.
“He is always on the floor, expecting the referees to protect him, but as a striker, you don’t hold onto the ball too much. With aerial balls and ground balls, you should be quick, but you only hold onto the ball when you don’t have anyone around you.”
He further suggested that the veteran forward should have been used sparingly in the tournament to allow younger players more opportunities.
“So for me, Jordan Ayew was a disaster, and he should have played a maximum of 20 minutes and allowed the young players to feature,” Glover added.
Ghana’s early exit has also led to changes in the technical setup, with head coach Carlos Queiroz stepping down after taking charge on a short-term contract in April.
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