Jordan Ayew Scores First EPL Goal of 2025 With Screamer Against Southampton: Video
- Jordan Ayew scored his first goal in the Premier League for Leicester City in over four months on Saturday, May 3
- The Black Stars captain unleashed an unstoppable drive to double Leicester's lead against Southampton
- His strike helped the Foxes secure their first win in the English top flight since a 2-1 win against Tottenham in January
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On a sunny Saturday afternoon, Black Stars skipper Jordan Ayew lit up the Premier League with a moment of pure brilliance, notching his first goal of the 2025 calendar year in emphatic fashion.
The 33-year-old, who has endured a testing spell at Leicester City under Ruud van Nistelrooy, was handed a rare opportunity to start, and he seized it with conviction.
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Jordan Ayew ends goal drought in emphatic fashion
Stationed just outside the Southampton penalty area in the 44th minute, Ayew stood over a promising free-kick situation.
His initial effort cannoned off the defensive wall, but fortune favoured the determined.
Reacting swiftly, he struck the rebound with venom, catching the ball on the half-volley.
According to the Daily Mail, the strike thundered through a forest of legs and gave goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale no chance as it nestled in the back of the net.
His unstoppable finish from outside the box doubled the Foxes’ lead after Jamie Vardy had earlier opened the scoring.
Ayew's strike vs Southampton marks personal milestone
The goal marks a significant personal milestone for Ayew. Before this strike, the former Crystal Palace man had not found the net in 2025.
His last goal came more than four months earlier, on Boxing Day, during a 3-1 loss to eventual champions Liverpool at Anfield.
Since then, he had struggled not only with form but with playing time.
After returning from national team duty with Ghana, Ayew had made just two appearances in five league matches, clocking a mere 56 minutes.
The lack of involvement puzzled many fans and analysts, especially given Leicester’s ongoing difficulty converting chances in the final third.
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Despite his limited role, Ayew remained professional, waiting patiently for his opportunity to reassert his value.
With this strike, the experienced forward moves into second place on the club's Premier League scoring chart for the current campaign, taking his tally to five, as noted by Transfermarkt.
YEN.com.gh spoke to Fitman Jaara of Focus FM and Daily Guide Network about Jordan’s goal and its implications.
“While it’s a tad too late, Jordan’s goal only proves that Ruud van Nistelrooy was unnecessarily being stubborn and should have given him more game time, especially after his return from international duty.”
“With the season almost over, possibly, he will be in search of a new team as I don’t see him joining the Foxes in the Championship.”
What lies ahead
Jordan would hope to end the season on a positive note with three games to spare.
Starting with a trip to Champions League-chasing Nottingham Forest on May 11 before crossing paths with Ipswich and Bournemouth.
While Leicester's fate in the Premier League is confirmed, Ayew might end up departing the club in search of flight football next season following their relegation.
Jordan Ayew issues rallying call ahead of Unity Cup
In an earlier report, YEN.com.gh spotlighted Jordan Ayew's rallying call ahead of the much-anticipated Unity Cup 2025 in London.
The Leicester City forward shared the Black Stars’ hunger to dominate, as the West African showdown promises high stakes and bragging rights.
Source: YEN.com.gh
