Regular watchers of Ligue 1 were unsurprised when Andre Ayew headed powerfully to secure a win for Ghana over South Africa in the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday.
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The attacking midfielder has a penchant for scoring them for club and country.
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In fact, Andre Ayew is distinguished as being the winger with most headed goals in Ligue 1. He has scored an incredible 15.
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“I think in football we try to practice everything and it is true that it is one of my qualities but I work very hard on it to make it better,” he told the press after his header secured a 2-1 win for the Black Stars in Mongomo.
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The effort shot Ghana to the head of Group C and into the quarterfinals of the Afcon. The player, however, was quick to give credit for the equally well-floated cross.
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“But also if it wasn’t for a great ball from Baba I would not have had that opportunity to score, that is why I am saying I congratulate the whole squad and the courage that we have shown and I hope that this victory will help us become a great squad and help us be more united.”
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Ayew is currently the top scorer at this tournament, after scoring a penalty against Senegal.
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