{"id":1108016,"date":"2022-06-02T15:03:38","date_gmt":"2022-06-02T15:03:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/06\/02\/2023-afconq-its-not-a-problem\/"},"modified":"2022-06-02T15:03:38","modified_gmt":"2022-06-02T15:03:38","slug":"2023-afconq-its-not-a-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/06\/02\/2023-afconq-its-not-a-problem\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 AFCONQ: It&#8217;s not a problem"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"554\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/9c6b71c5ae76204137faf66c551c322b_L-696x554.jpg\"   alt=\"Jordan Ayew against Madagascar\" title=\"Jordan Ayew against Madagascar\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jordan Ayew against Madagascar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Ghana head coach, Otto Addo has backed under-fire striker, Jordan Ayew insisting his lack of goals is not a problem.<\/p>\n<p>The Crystal Palace forward put up a decent performance in Ghana\u2019s 3-0 win over Madagascar in their Group E opener of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] qualifiers at the Cape Coast Stadium on Wednesday night.<\/p>\n<p>A goal apiece from Ajax midfielder Kudus Mohammed, Felix Afena-Gyan and substitute Osman Bukari ensured that coach Otto Addo\u2019s side got their qualifying campaign underway in style.<\/p>\n<p>Goalkeeper Razakirina produced an outstanding save in the 35th minute to deny Ayew from scoring with a rasping strike from 45 yards.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/22191989129,1002554\/MGL\/mgl_ado_atunwa_300x250 --><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe players who started [against Madagascar] deserved to do so, including Jordan [Ayew]. Jordan had good training sessions and he created some chances [during the game]. He had some chances; the [Madagascar] goalkeeper had an excellent day,\u201d Addo said in his post-match interview.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you watch the Premier League, sometimes you can see Jordan score; his last goal was maybe three weeks ago. It\u2019s not a big problem if somebody doesn\u2019t score. For me, it\u2019s about creating chances and doing well and that\u2019s what he did today so I\u2019m satisfied,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>The 30-year-old last scored for the Black Stars in March last year against Sao Tome and Principe.<\/p>\n<p>Ayew has made 78 appearances and scored 18 goals for Ghana since making his debut in September 2010.<\/p>\n<p>He is expected to keep his place in the team when the Black Stars play the Central Africa Republic in their second group game on Sunday, June 5.<\/p>\n<p>            <!--  [embed]https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=videoseries[\/embed]<!--\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>--><\/p>\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"mabEo5bcqTM\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Venture Into Male-Dominated Areas, GOWA CEO Dares Women - Premtobre Kasee on Adom TV (2-6-22)\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mabEo5bcqTM?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jordan Ayew against Madagascar Ghana head coach, Otto Addo has backed under-fire striker, Jordan Ayew insisting his lack of goals is not a problem. 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