Andre Ayew eyes more achievements in 2016 after "good" 2015

Ghana forward Andre Ayew says he is hoping for a better 2016 following his immense achievements in the year just gone by.

The 26-year-old started 2015 by helping Ghana finish second at the Africa Cup of Nations where the Black Stars missed out on the title to Cote d’Ivoire on penalties.

He then returned to finish the season hard with French club Olympique Marseille before making an emotional exit to sign for Swansea City.

Ayew made a dream debut in the English Premier League when he scored against Chelsea in August and went on to impress to win the Player of the Month award amongst several other internal awards at the club.

The son of Ghana legend Abedi Pele emerged runner up to Yaya Toure in the 2015 BBC African Player of the Year award.

He is however in with a chance of winning a big individual award as he is one of the shortlisted trio for the CAF African Player of the Year award which will be given away at a ceremony in Abuja on January 7.

The deputy Black Stars captian is eyeing more success in 2016.

“2015 was a good year for me I thank God,” he said.

“I pray 2016 will be better.Thank you all HAPPY NEW YEAR GOD BLESS U!”

Andre Ayew eyes more achievements in 2016 after "good" 2015

I am happy to happy to have failed at Marseille, says in-form Aston Villa striker Jordan Ayew

Ghana striker Jordan Ayew says he is happy to have come out as a failure at Olympique Marseille as he begins to display good form at Aston Villa.

The 24-year-old was never really accepted as a regular member of the first team as did his brother, Andre during his time with the French giants.

Jordan, who was promoted to the first team of Marseille in 2009, had to find solace in a loan move to Sochaux before finally severing all ties with the Stade Velodrome outfit in 2014 with a permanent move to Lorient.

The youngest son of Ghana Abedi Pele, was an instant hit at Lorient where he scored 12 goals to attract a move to English club Aston Villa.

And despite enduring a difficult start to life in the Premier League, Jordan Ayew has gradually grown to now become one of the top performers in the English top flight in recent weeks.

Looking back at his time with Marseille, Jordan feels destiny was at play when he failed to make his mark with Les Phoceens.

“Everywhere I have played, I’ve succeeded apart from Marseille,” Ayew told RMC.

“I do not regret it because I believe a lot in destiny. Today, I’m happy.

“What happened at Marseille is over. I do not think I’m a bad boy and I have the qualities.

“In England, I arrived and nobody knew me but it was better that way. My whole family is happy.”

Jordan Ayew’s wonderous goal for Aston Villa in the weekend’s 1-1 draw at Newcastle is still trending on social media.

That goal has come on the back of consistent improved display from the Ghana international in recent weeks.

I am happy to happy to have failed at Marseille, says in-form Aston Villa striker Jordan Ayew