Why Jordan Ayew fought with Central African Republic players - GFA explains

Henry Asante Twum, the spokesperson for the Ghana Football Association, has revealed the backstory of the scuffle that occurred between players and officials from the Central African Republic following Ghana's 4-3 victory on Monday, June 10, 2024.

Hat-trick hero Jordan Ayew and Black Stars assistant coach Joseph Laumann were the central figures in the melee that ensued after the game at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

Detailing the events that led to the brawl, Henry Asante Twum disclosed that Jordan Ayew was defending his teammates who were being verbally abused by a player from the Central African Republic and their assistant coach.

Asante Twum explained that the player made some snide remarks in French, unaware that Jordan Ayew and some Black Stars players were proficient in the language.

Upon hearing the alleged abusive words, Jordan Ayew became infuriated and chose to confront the player over the comments.

Laumann, who also has a good grasp of the French language, confronted the assistant coach of C.A.R, who had made similar comments.

"The report I received is that after the match, one of the Central African Republic players and their assistant coach insulted the Black Stars players in French. They didn't realize that Jordan was adept in French, so Jordan confronted him," he said.

"Joseph Laumann is also fluent in French, so he confronted the assistant coach. The assistant coach of C.A.R was the first to attack our assistant coach, but we managed to calm the situation and ensure it didn't escalate. They were trying to paint a picture of us robbing them, and even their coach abandoned the post-match press conference," he added on Asempa FM.

Jordan Ayew scored his second hat-trick for the Black Stars to help them defeat C.A.R 4-3 at the Baba Yara Stadium. Fatawu Issahaku scored the other goal for the Black Stars.

The Black Stars are currently second in Group I with nine points from four matches.

EK