Don’t give up - Andre Ayew urges young African footballers to chase their dreams

Don’t give up - Andre Ayew urges young African footballers to chase their dreams

Hassan Abdulsalam 21:50 - 12.02.2025

Ghana star Andrew Ayew has advised African youngsters not to give up on their football aspirations.

Ghanaian football legend Andre Ayew has shared words of wisdom with young African footballers, urging them to never give up on their dreams.

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Having achieved success at a young age, winning the FIFA U20 World Cup with Ghana in 2009, Ayew knows firsthand the dedication required to reach the top.

What Ayew said

In an exclusive interview with BBC Sport Africa, the 35-year-old forward drew from his own experiences, highlighting the importance of hard work, discipline, and perseverance.

"It's all about you, focusing on your job and what you have to do. Everything has a good and bad side so, sometimes, try to understand where the criticism comes from - it can help you.

“We play football for the people, especially in our country and continent where we love the game so much.

"But, today, if somebody is frustrated they can just write anything (online). That's where we need to be strong and not pay attention to that sort of thing.

"You want to make the people happy, (but) when it's just nonsense talk, push it away. With my experience, I just feel that you need to stay focused, listen to what the coaches and the analysts and the staff have to tell you. That's where the real information comes from."

"It's never too early, and it's never too late. Just keep going, and you can always be successful," Ayew advised.

Ayew's remarkable career has seen him play for several European clubs and become a key player for the Ghana Black Stars.

Despite his achievements, he remains passionate about the game and shows no signs of slowing down.

"I love what I'm doing, and I'm not ready to stop," he said, expressing his deep passion for football.

Ayew has played in three FIFA World Cups and his tally of 120 caps is a record for the country.

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