Jordan Ayew surpasses Anthony Yeboah to become Ghana’s top scorer in EPL

Crystal Palace striker Jordan Ayew has leapfrogged Anthony Yeboah as the highest Ghanaian scorer in English Premier League.

Ayew’s goal scored Crystal Palace’s second goal of the game, which was enough to guarantee the South London club a 2-0 win over AFC Bournemouth.

The goal, as crucial as it was for Crystal Palace, was also important for the striker as it took him above Tony Yeboah as Ghana’s all-time top scorer in the Premier League with 25 goals.

The former Swansea City striker, is also Crystal Palace’s top goal scorer this season with 9 goals.

Below are the other Ghanaian top scorers in the Premier League:

Anthony Yeboah – 24 goals in 47 appearances

Andre Ayew – 21 goals in 89 appearances

Michael Essien – 17 goals in 168 appearances

Asamoah Gyan – 10 goals in 34 appearances

Watch Ayew’s goal against Bournemouth below;