Former Tema East Member of Parliament Nii Kwartei Titus Glover has launched a fierce criticism of Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew following Ghana’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the veteran forward has “outlived his stay” with the national team.
Ghana’s campaign ended in the Round of 32 after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia, with Jhon Arias’ first-half goal proving enough to send the South Americans through to the next stage.
Ayew featured in all four of Ghana’s matches during the tournament, but his performances have divided opinion, with critics questioning his overall impact in attack.
Speaking on Channel TV, Glover argued that the 34-year-old no longer has the influence required to lead the Black Stars at the highest level.
“Jordan Ayew has outlived his stay, and he can only play 20 to 25 minutes. He holds onto the ball too much, and he is so slow, but I know that is his style, and by doing that, you invite hard tackles on you,” Glover said.
The former MP also criticised Ayew’s style of play, claiming the forward spends too much time in possession instead of moving the ball quickly.
“He is always on the floor, expecting the referees to protect him, but as a striker, you don’t hold onto the ball too much. With air balls and ground balls, you should be quick, but you only hold onto the ball when you don’t have anyone around you.”
Glover believes Ghana should begin transitioning to a younger generation of players, arguing that Ayew’s role should have been limited during the World Cup.
“So for me, Jordan Ayew was a disaster, and he should have played a maximum of 20 minutes and allowed the young players to feature,” he added.
The criticism comes amid widespread debate over the Black Stars’ performances after their Round of 32 exit. Ghana scored just two goals in four matches before bowing out to Colombia.
The aftermath of the tournament has also brought changes to the national team, with head coach Carlos Queiroz announcing his resignation after taking charge on a short-term contract ahead of the World Cup.
