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Jordan Ayew: Crystal Palace striker calls for patience during Ghana rebuilding programme

Ghana striker Jordan Ayew believes the Black Stars will soon turn things around despite their disappointing performance against Mali in an international friendly tie on Friday.

The Black Stars have come under heavy criticism for an underwhelming 3-0 loss to the Eagles, three days before facing Asian champions and 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar in another test game.

Coach CK Akonnor’s line-up featured three debutants – Strasbourg defender Alexander Djiku, Brentford winger Tariqe Fosu and Israel-based Eugene Ansah – while the likes of Nordsjaelland attacker Kamaldeen Sulemana and Amiens midfielder Emmanuel Lomotey also made their first appearances for the team as substitutes.