Ghanaian football icon Andre Ayew concluded a turbulent yet defining season with Le Havre, emerging as a key figure in the club’s successful fight against relegation in the 2024/25 Ligue 1 campaign.
The 35-year-old forward netted four goals and provided one assist across 27 league appearances, tying as Le Havre’s third-highest scorer. Despite joining mid-season in October 2024 from Nottingham Forest, Ayew’s impact was immediate and far-reaching. He played 1,451 minutes, starting 15 games and featuring as a substitute in 12, bringing leadership and tactical versatility to the team’s attack.
Ayew’s crucial contributions included a standout performance in a 4-3 win over Lens, where he scored in the 33rd minute, and his debut goal in a 5-1 defeat to Marseille. His presence in high-pressure situations helped steer the club through tense periods of the campaign.
His arrival built on a strong first season (2023/24) with Le Havre, where he scored five goals in 19 matches. A veteran of multiple World Cups and AFCON tournaments, Ayew continues to demonstrate his enduring quality and experience.
The season climaxed with a gripping 3-2 victory over Strasbourg on the final matchday, securing Le Havre’s Ligue 1 status. Jubilant scenes followed, with Ayew embraced by fans as a symbol of the team’s survival.
With his unshakable professionalism, strategic influence, and determination, Andre Ayew reaffirmed his status as one of Africa’s most revered footballers, delivering yet another chapter of inspiration and resilience.
