“I think the boos were for me because he played well” – Otto Addo defends Jordan Ayew after fans boo the Crystal Palace striker

Crystal Palace striker, Jordan Ayew was booed by Kumasi fans after he was substituted late in the Black Stars stalemate with the Super Eagles Nigeria in the 2022 World Cup playoff match on Friday night at the Baba Yara Stadium.

Jordan Ayew was replaced in the 92nd minute by German-based striker Kwasi Okyere Wriedt.

After the Ghanaian technical team called for Ayew’s substitution, the fans began booing as the Crystal Palace player made his way off the field, indicating that they were not delighted with Jordan’s performance.

However, speaking at the presser after the game, Otto Addo defended Jordan Ayew indicating that he was pleased with the player’s output on the night.

“I think the boos were for me because I think Jordan played well, especially in the first half. Defensively he was solid and at the end maybe the fans did not see but he was tired.”

Ghana will need a win or a scoring draw to secure qualification to the World Cup finals in Qatar, while Nigeria must win to advance.

The second tie will take place at Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

The winner of the tie will compete in the World Cup finals in Qatar later this year.