Jordan Ayew sets age record for Ghana at the World Cup
At 34, the striker has become the oldest player in Ghana's history to appear in a World Cup tournament.
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In the opening match of the World Cup against Panama, forward Jordan Ayew made history for his national team. At 34 years and 279 days old, the son of the legendary Abedi Pele became the oldest player to ever feature for the African side at a World Cup tournament.
This marks the third World Cup appearance for the striker, matching the record previously held by his compatriots Andre Ayew, Asamoah Gyan, and Sulley Muntari.
The match itself ended in a narrow 1:0 victory for Ghana. The decisive moment came in stoppage time when Yirenkyi converted a low cross from Thomas-Asante to secure all three points for the African side.