Ayew’s strike propels Swansea to victory

Andre Ayew put up an impressive performance at the Liberty Stadium, scoring the second goal as Swansea earned a 2-0 win against Blackburn in the Championship on Saturday.

The Ghana captain netted in the second half after Ben Cabango had given the home side the lead in the 25^th minute.

It is Ayew’s fourth goal in nine league games this season.

Cabango marked his return to the starting 11 by powerfully heading home his second goal of the season in the 25th minute.

Ayew – captaining the hosts in the absence of Matt Grimes – then secured the victory just after the hour mark, as he found the net for the third consecutive meeting between the sides.

Swansea are now second on the table with 18 points, four behind leaders Reading.

Ayew has been in great form and has been named in Black Stars squad for the crucial qualifiers against Sudan.

The Black Stars will face Sudan on November 12 in Cape Coast and play the North Africans five days later in Khartoum.

They lead Group D with six points from their first two games, having beaten South Africa and Sao Tome and Principe last year November.