Jordan Ayew’s inclusion in Black Stars squad generates controversy on social media

Ghanaians on social media have complained about Crystal Palace forward, Jordan Ayew’s call up to the Black Stars for Ghana’s FIFA World Cup playoff double doubleheader against Nigeria.

Many cannot comprehend why the striker has been included in the 27-man squad announced on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, despite testing positive for COVID-19 a few days ago.

Others also argue that the player is not in good shape and therefore does not merit a call-up.

Jordan Ayew tested positive ahead of the Crystal Palace FA Cup quarter-final win over Everton.

Ayew was in the Palace squad but he was later withdrawn due to his test results. Therefore, doubt has been cast over his availability to hounor the Black Stars call-up.

Ghanaians on social media have expressed their disappointment to see the 29-year-old in the team, taking Jordan to number one on the Ghana Twitter trend list.

Here are some of the reactions

Jordan Ayew get stroke plus covid19 buh his name still dey the squad list ????????‍♂️ aww Ghana ????

— BURNERX????️ (@QuasiBurnerxx) March 22, 2022

Jordan Ayew get pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis koraaa he go play. Who curse this country

— Dr Ayigbe Borla Bird???????? (@Mr_Ceyram) March 22, 2022

How did Jordan Ayew manage to get a call up ?

— Kojo Kommɛnt  ???????????? (@benbenaqua) March 22, 2022

I’m shocked we still have Jordan Ayew ( Covid ???? patient ) in the list. Hmmmm

— Fredrick Appiah (@FredrickAppiah3) March 22, 2022

I hope Jordan Ayew ein test still remains positive

— ATONSU PULISIC (@le__marjnr) March 22, 2022

Jordan Ayew is out with Covid what is his name still doing there ? Eii my beloved Country.

— Psalm???? (@psalmmytuga) March 22, 2022

Jordan Ayew couldn’t be replaced? https://t.co/jeDkYqi7h5

— – (@der_od) March 22, 2022

Jordan Ayew will remain positive till the game is over cos we don’t need him

— B R M G ???????? (@BRMGofficial) March 22, 2022

Hw is jordan ayew still part of this ????????‍♂️ https://t.co/TOZW92qFgC

— F r e s h a ???????? (@opokumanuel) March 22, 2022