Unity Cup 2025: Jordan Ayew Silences Critics, Scores Powerful Goal vs Trinidad and Tobago, Video

• Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew silenced his critics with a sensational goal in Ghana's 4-0 thumping against Trinidad and Tobago
• Additional goals from Razak Simpson, Mohammed Fuseini and Lawrence Agyekum earned a third-place finish for Ghana in the Unity Cup
• Ayew's strike against the Soca Warriors means he is now 20 goals shy of Asamoah Gyan's all-time top scorer record

Jordan Ayew scored a powerful goal to put Ghana in the lead against Trinidad and Tobago in the third-place playoff of the 2025 Unity Cup.

After facing harsh reactions following Ghana’s defeat to Nigeria in the much-hyped Jollof Derby, the experienced forward stepped up with intent.

He fired the Black Stars into an early lead against Trinidad and Tobago in the third-place clash of the 2025 Unity Cup.

Jordan Ayew scores powerful goal in Unity Cup

With just six minutes on the clock, Ayew took matters into his own hands.

Receiving a quick switch from the flank, he drove with purpose at the heart of the defence.

With space opening up, the 33-year-old unleashed a curling effort from range that left the goalkeeper hapless as the ball kissed the net, per Sports World Ghana.

It was the perfect response to recent criticism and a statement from a captain who had just tasted his first defeat in the armband only days prior, on May 28.

Jordan Ayew's impressive scoring form under Otto Addo

That goal didn’t just silence the doubters. It extended Ayew’s impressive scoring streak under returning boss Otto Addo, who seems to have unlocked a new level in the Leicester City man.

With this strike, the forward now boasts 31 international goals, just 20 behind Asamoah Gyan's legendary national record of 51.

Razak Simpson redeems himself

Nations FC centre-back Razak Simpson, who had also been under scrutiny after the Nigeria fixture, got his moment too.

Rising highest from a corner in the 12th minute, the 26-year-old timed his jump perfectly to guide the ball into the far corner, doubling Ghana's advantage before the game reached the half-hour mark.

For Ayew and Simpson, this game was more than just a bronze medal match.

It was about rewriting the narrative and restoring pride. And with their early goals, they did exactly that.

Meanwhile, Mohammed Fuseini, who helped Union Saint-Gilloise clinch the Belgian league title for the first time in 90 years, also broke his goal-scoring duck for the Black Stars.

His goal came off the back of a sweeping move just before halftime. Lawrence Agyekum put the icing on the cake in the second half, albeit fortuitously.

According to PanAfrica Football, the 21-year-old's goal was also his maiden strike for the Black Stars as the four-time African champions secured a third-place finish in the competition.

5 standout observations from Ghana's thumping win

In a related piece, YEN.com.gh unpacked five standout observations from Ghana’s dominant win over Trinidad and Tobago.

The review praised the impact of the newcomers, applauded the resurgence of senior players, and underlined the team’s vibrant performance, which helped restore optimism after the painful semi-final defeat to Nigeria.

Source: YEN.com.gh