2023 AFCON: ‘You can criticise us when we’re eliminated, not now’ – Jordan Ayew

Crystal Palace and the Black Stars forward, Jordan Ayew, has urged Ghanaians to be patient and refrain from criticizing the national team till the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is over.

Speaking to the media prior to the pivotal second group matchup with Egypt, Ayew addressed those who questioned the mounting worries following just one match.

The 32-year-old questioned the validity of the criticism, pointing out that the squad hasn’t yet been declared eliminated.

“Are we disqualified yet? We are not. When we are disqualified, then you can speak,” Ayew asserted during the press conference.

Ghana face Egypt on Thursday night in a must-win encounter to enhance their chances of progressing to the next stage of the AFCON 2023 tournament.

Ayew’s call for measured criticism reflects the intense scrutiny the Black Stars have faced, and the team aims to respond with a positive performance against Egypt.