Swansea striker Andre Ayew defends African players after stereotyping by West Ham director of recruitment Tony Henry: 'It's an honour to be African and I wouldn't change it for anything'

Daily Mail | February 8, 2018

Striker Andre Ayew has defended African players after former West Ham director of recruitment Tony Henry questioned their attitude.

West Ham sacked Henry after the Daily Mail reported he said they no longer wanted to sign African players because 'they have a bad attitude' and 'cause mayhem' when not selected.

Ghana striker Ayew, who left West Ham on transfer deadline day to re-join Swansea just as the Henry race row erupted, dismissed the stereotyping of African footballers.

Andre Ayew has defended African footballers against the stereotypes claimed by West Ham former director of recruitment Tony Henry, saying it is 'an honour to be African'

Ghana striker Ayew rejoined Swansea from West Ham on Deadline Day in an u00a318m transfer — Ghana striker Ayew rejoined Swansea from West Ham on Deadline Day in an £18m transfer

Tony Henry (left), pictured with West Ham boss David Moyes, was sacked by the club after his views on African players were revealed by the Daily Mail last week

'Maybe an African player can be difficult, but maybe a French or English player can be difficult too,' Ayew said.