I’ve always put Ghana first and never complained – Jordan Ayew

Hat-trick hero Jordan Ayew says he is always prepared to give his all, even when played out of position multiple times.

The Crystal Palace forward made headlines on Monday evening as the Black Stars triumphed over the Central African Republic.

Jordan scored three goals in the 4-3 victory at the Baba Yara Stadium during match day four of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

After the game, the 32-year-old expressed his willingness to make sacrifices for the national team.

“I’ve been playing out of position for quite some time in the national team and also at the club level. But I have always done my duty, put my country first, and never complained because I always give my all,” he said.

On what his favourite position is, Jordan added: “It’s difficult. It’s not something that I like to talk about but obviously my favourite position right from academy, France, in the national team has always been as a number 9.”

“But I understand because I have qualities that allow me to play in the pockets of spaces, and I don’t complain.”

With his three goals on Monday night, Jordan now has 28 goals for Ghana, making him the country’s 6th all-time topscorer .