Black Stars Duo Nominated for Crystal Palace Player of the Season

Black Stars Duo Nominated for Crystal Palace Player of the Season

Isaac Darko
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:01 PM
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  • Black Stars players Jordan Ayew and Jeffrey Schlupp are set to battle for the best performing player of the 2021/22 season for Crystal Palace
  • The Black Stars teammates have been influential for the Eagles this campaign, winning eight, drawing 14 and losing 11 games so far this campaign
  • To win the award, Schlupp and Ayew will have to compete with five other teammates including Ivorian forward Wilfried Zaha and England midfielder Conor Gallagher

Jordan Ayew and Jeffrey Schlupp have been shortlisted for Crystal Palace's Player of the 2021/22 Season award.

The Black Stars players face stiff competition from teammates, including Ivorian star Wilfried Zaha, Senegal international Cheikhou Kouyate and defender Marc Guehi.

Other players nominated by the club's technical team include Joel Ward, Conor Gallagher, and Eberechi Eze for the prestigious award.

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Jordan Ayew and Jeffrey Schlupp have been shortlisted for Crystal Palace’s Player of the Season. Credit: @ghanaballers
Source: Twitter

The pair have made a combined 64 appearances for the Eagles in all competitions in the 2021/22 season.

Ayew has played across all the attacking positions for the Eagles this season. He has 32 appearances across all competitions where he has scored twice and assisted three others.

Schlupp, on the other hand has played a significant role in Patrick Vieira's side this season having scored three times in the process. He has also registered two assists in 32 appearances in all competitions.

Palace reached the FA Cup semi-final and currently sit on 38 points from 33 games.

The End of Season Awards will take place live on Tuesday, May 10, at Croydon Boxpark.

Fans Rave About Jeffrey Schlupp After Brilliant Performance against Manchester City

Sport Brief earlier reported that Ghana international Jeffrey Schlupp was sensational as Crystal Palace settled for a point against Manchester City at Selhurst Park on Monday.

Pep Guardiola's side were hoping to regain their six-point advantage over second-placed Liverpool during their trip to London.

However, the defending champions endured a frustrating night as they were unable to bag the three points as they were frustrated by the Eagles.

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Isaac Darko is a La Liga, Ligue 1 and Bundesliga editor at Sports Brief with a Degree in Journalism and Communications from Ghana Institute of Journalism (2010)
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