Football Fans Set Social Media Ablaze after Jordan Ayew Nets Brace for Crystal Palace Against Leeds United

Football Fans Set Social Media Ablaze after Jordan Ayew Nets Brace for Crystal Palace Against Leeds United

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:30 PM
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  • Jordan Ayew scored a brace as Crystal Palace defeated Leeds United in the EPL
  • The Ghanaian has been trending ever since his impressive show for the Eagles
  • Ayew was also the star for Palace in their comeback win against Leicester City

Black Stars forward, Jordan Ayew has got fans talking after his heroic display for Crystal Palace in the thumping victory over Leeds United.

The 31-year-old forward scored a sensational brace as the Eagles came from a goal down to record a 5-1 win at Elland Road.

Ayew's first goal was from a header after a lovely cross by Michael Olise, before finishing off with an opportunistic strike in the box.

Jordan Ayew, Ghana, Crystal Palace, England
Football fans have reacted to Jordan Ayew's performance against Leeds United. Credit: @CPFC
Source: Twitter

Marc Guehi, Eberechi Eze, and Odsonne Edouard were the other scorers for Palace while Patrick Bamford got Leeds' only goal of the game.

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Fans took to social media to react after Ayew's spectacular display.

Ayew brace: social media reacts

@gyaigyimii wrote:

"If we dey play Afcon during Ramadan like Jordan Ayew win Ballon D'or"

He later added:

"Luis Suarez is a very good striker but if we are being honest I'll take Jordan Ayew over him. Suarez is good but can he perform in a team like Crystal Palace? Don't get me wrong he is good but not better than Jordan Ayew. My humble opinion"

@SaddickAdams posted:

"Jordan Ayew with a brace. Had to be on a resurrection Sunday."

@Freddie_GH tweeted:

"Jesus Christ didn't die in vain...Jordan Ayew, the resurrected being"

@iamrahmanosman added:

"Ayew with the header!!!!! After assisting the winner last week, Jordan Ayew gives Crystal Palace the lead against Leeds United."

@Dani77k wrote:

"Under Roy Hodgson, Jordan Ayew finished Crystal Palace’s top scorer in 2019/2020. Hodgson returns, and Ayew has now registered a goal and an assist in less than 90 minutes of football."

@the_marcoli_boy added:

"Jordan Ayew has a better Ramadan form than Rashford"

@broken_heart490 tweeted:

"Best Ghanaian ever to play in the EPL after Michael Essien is Jordan Ayew!"

Pep Guardiola praises Jordan Ayew

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Pep Guardiola praising Ayew after Manchester City's hard-fought win against Palace at Selhurst Park.

Erling Haaland's second half penalty kick ensured the Citizens' hopes of defending their Premier League title remained on course.

The English champions laboured for victory, with Palace causing trouble through winger's Wilfried Zaha and forward, Ayew.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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