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With his magnificent strike against West Ham on Saturday, Jordan Ayew made history by becoming the first Ghanaian to directly contribute 50 Premier League goals.
Additionally, Crystal Palace’s 2022–23 Premier League survival effort was aided by Jeffrey Schlupp, one of Jordan’s international teammates, getting his name on the score sheet.
Jordan scored the game’s equalizer at Selhurst Park in the 15th minute after the Hammers took an early lead.
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Additionally, after only netting once in his previous 29 games, he has scored three goals in his last five matches for the team. After collecting a pass from Michael Olise, the attacker ran quickly before shooting, beating the West Ham goalie.
Wilfried Zaha gave Palace the lead five minutes later, and Schlupp made it 3-1 to give the Eagles a decisive advantage in the game. West Ham made a late comeback attempt, but they were unsuccessful as Palace won 4-3 at home.
Not too long ago, Jordan Ayew, www.ghbase.com reported that signed a new contract with Crystal Palace and has voiced his happiness at staying with the Premier League team despite not having a very productive season.
Ayew’s previous contract was due to expire this summer; however, he made the decision to sign a new one, keeping him with the Eagles through the end of the 2024 campaign.
The 31-year-old forward, who transferred from Swansea City to Palace, has played 166 times and scored 18 goals.
“I am glad with the new deal. I’ve been here for nearly five years and it has not always been easy. I just keep going and believe in what I can do,” said Ayew in an interview with London News.
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Ayew’s performances on the pitch have earned him the trust of Palace fans, as he was voted the club’s Player of the Season for 2019/2020.
