Ghana star Jordan Ayew has expressed his excitement following his late goal that secured a point for Leicester City against Ipswich Town on Saturday 2nd November, 2024 in their Premier League clash.
Ayew describes the dramatic moment as a mix of skill and a bit of luck.
The former Crystal Palace striker’s goal came in the dying moments of stoppage time, turning a likely Ipswich win into a hard-fought 1-1 draw for the Foxes at Portman Road.
Reflecting on the goal, Ayew explained the importance of preparation and composure under pressure. “Sometimes you need a bit of luck,” he said, “but that’s why you do finishing and training, to have this type of situation, to know how to handle them.”
The experienced forward also shared his satisfaction with seeing his persistence pay off. “Today I’m happy because I went in, I had the first one and it was cleared off the line, the second one went in, so I’m really, really pleased,” he added. “It’s good for confidence, it’s good for us as a squad as well, for confidence.”
Ayew’s late equaliser marks his second crucial last-minute goal this season, further solidifying his value to Leicester under manager Steve Cooper.
Despite the challenges of the season, Ayew emphasised the team’s determination to push forward. “We keep on fighting,” he noted. “We knew that this season would not be easy, we’ll have some ups and downs. It’s part of the journey, so on to the next one.”
The point keeps Leicester in a strong position as they continue to adapt to the Premier League, with Ayew’s late-game heroics providing both inspiration and momentum for the team.
