[ 2011-12-22 ]

Andre Ayew celebrating a brace for Olympique Marseille

Andrew Ayew tipped for 'Player of the Year'
Ex-Ghana FA boss Ben Koufie is very optimistic
that Andre Ayew will be crowned the 2011 African
Footballer of the year on Thursday.

The 22-year-old has been named in a final
three-man shortlist for the prestigious individual
accolade in Accra on 22 December.

But the Olympic Marseille winger must vie for the
coveted prize with competitions from Ivorian
midfielder Yaya Toure and Mali’s midfielder
Seydou Keita.

He was voted the BBC African Footballer of the
year last week Friday after riveting performances
for both club and country.

The ex-GFA Capo remains optimistic about his
chances.

He told Accra-based Citi FM: “I think he’s a
sure candidate for the award judging from what he
has done over the period.”

“If you look at his performance from the youth
level through to the senior team, he has been
consistent and so if he wins it won’t be a
surprise to anyone.

“His displays for his club side have also been
magnificent. He recently won the BBC award and if
that award is exclusively chosen by fans, then you
should imagine what they think of him.

“He deserves the accolade and so we should all
pray for him to clinch it.”

If Andre is crowned the best on the continent at
the gala on Thursday, it will be another historic
achievement for the 22-year-old budding talent.

His father Abedi Pele won the award on three
occasions.

Source - Ghanasoccer

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