Jordan Ayew Bags Hattrick of Assists in 60 Minutes As Ghana Dismantle Madagascar: Video

• Ghana captain Jordan Ayew underscored his playmaking skills in the Black Stars' 3-0 victory against Madagascar
• While he didn't get on the scoresheet, Jordan bagged three hat-tricks as Ghana cemented their position at the top of the group standings
• He has now been directly involved in nine goals (four assists and five goals) in six World Cup qualifying matches

Jordan Ayew continued his red-hot form for the Black Stars, bagging an impressive hattrick of assists as the Black Stars dismantled Madagascar on Monday night.

The 33-year-old, who has led the Black Stars as substantive captain for the first time against Chad, was on hand to spur the four-time African champions to another handsome win.

Jordan Ayew's delivers three assists in Madagascar victory

While he didn't get his name on the scoresheet, Jordan was directly involved in all three goals scored by Otto Addo's men inside 60 minutes.

First, he delivered a sumptuous cross from a set-piece in the 11th minute which was met by Thomas Partey for the opening goal of the match.

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According to Flashscore, the Leicester City forward then used a similar tactic in the 54th minute, this time he delivered another pinpoint cross from a corner kick which met the head of Partey to double Ghana's lead.

He then conjured yet another playmaking magic when he drove through the heart of midfield before setting up Mohammed Kudus, who made no mistake to score from close range.

It proved to be the last goal of the match as the four-time African champions sealed a three-nil win and tightened their grip at the summit of Group I.

Jordan's form under Otto Addo in perspective

For Jordan, he has been in impressive form since the reappointment of Otto Addo as head coach and has been involved in nine goals of the 15 the Black Stars have scored in the World Cup qualifiers so far.

With five goals and four assists from six outings, he leads Ghana in terms of goals scored and assists provided in the qualification series.

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What's next for Jordan and Ghana?

With four games left, Ghana leads the group with 15 points, five ahead of closest rivals Madagascar and six more than Mali and Comoros, who sit in third and fourth, respectively, as noted by Ghanasoccernet.

Next up for the Black Stars is an away fixture against whipping boys, Chad, a side they walloped 5-0 in Accra, in September, as cited by Sofascore.

They will then host the Eagles of Mali four days after their encounter against Les Sao.

Fatau Dauda confident of World Cup qualification

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Black Stars goalkeepers’ trainer Fatau Dauda exuded confidence in Ghana’s prospects of securing a place at the 2026 World Cup, contingent on defeating Madagascar.

The former Ghanaian international, now part of Otto Addo’s technical team, believed that a victory in this pivotal clash would virtually seal qualification.

Source: YEN.com.gh