“He’s a True Leader” — Otto Addo Praises Jordan Ayew’s Inspiring Leadership

By Emmanuel Austin Baah On Oct 15, 2025

Head coach of the Black Stars, Otto Addo, has lauded captain Jordan Ayew for his exceptional leadership and influence within the national team.

Jordan, who captained the side during the World Cup qualifiers, played a pivotal role in helping Ghana secure qualification for the tournament to be hosted across Canada, Mexico, and the USA.

The Leicester City forward delivered an outstanding performance throughout the campaign, scoring seven goals and providing seven assists — a total of 14 goal involvements in 10 appearances.

Speaking to Joy Sports, Otto Addo expressed admiration for Ayew’s consistency and leadership qualities.

“Since the day I came, he’s been good,” Otto said.

“I predominantly see him as a center forward. He’s a great leader. The most important thing is that we have clarity and unity in the team.”

Ayew will make his 3rd appearance at the FIFA World Cup in Mexico, Canada and the USA, after making previously featuring in the 2014 and 2022 editions.

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Emmanuel Austin Baah

My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

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