{"id":188894,"date":"2024-06-11T09:08:24","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T09:08:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/06\/11\/i-always-put-my-country-first-jordan-ayew-after-netting-hat-trick-against-car\/"},"modified":"2024-06-11T09:08:24","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T09:08:24","slug":"i-always-put-my-country-first-jordan-ayew-after-netting-hat-trick-against-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/06\/11\/i-always-put-my-country-first-jordan-ayew-after-netting-hat-trick-against-car\/","title":{"rendered":"I always put my country first \u2013 Jordan Ayew after netting hat trick against CAR \u2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Black Stars\u00a0forward\u00a0Jordan Ayew\u00a0has reiterated his commitment to giving his best for the team, even when played out of his preferred position.<\/p>\n<p>The 32-year-old Crystal Palace player made headlines by scoring a hat-trick in Ghana\u2019s 4-3 victory over the Central African Republic during Monday night\u2019s 2026 World Cup qualifier at Baba Yara Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>In his post-match interview, Ayew discussed his willingness to adapt for the national team.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve been playing out of position for quite some time, both in the national team and at the club level. But I have always done my duty, put my country first, and never complained because I always give my all,\u201d Ayew stated.<\/p>\n<p>When asked about his preferred position, Ayew explained, \u201cIt\u2019s difficult. It\u2019s not something that I like to talk about, but obviously, my favorite position, right from the academy in France to the national team, has always been as a number 9. But I understand because I have qualities that allow me to play in pockets of space, and I don\u2019t complain.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With his three goals on Monday night, Ayew has now scored 28 goals for Ghana, making him the country\u2019s sixth all-time top scorer.<\/p>\n<p>The victory propels the\u00a0Black Stars\u00a0to the top of Group I with nine points.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source:\u00a0<\/strong>footballghana.com<\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 --><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Black Stars\u00a0forward\u00a0Jordan Ayew\u00a0has reiterated his commitment to giving his best for the team, even when played out of his preferred position. The 32-year-old Crystal Palace player made headlines by scoring a hat-trick in Ghana\u2019s 4-3 victory over the Central African Republic during Monday night\u2019s 2026 World Cup qualifier at Baba Yara Stadium. 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