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Sports News of Sunday, 2 September 2018

Source: footballghana.com

Andre Ayew gives teammates morale boost despite Kayserispor defeat

Dede Ayew's first goal for Fenerbache was a powerful header Dede Ayew's first goal for Fenerbache was a powerful header

Ghana star, Andre Ayew has called on his teammates to bounce stronger their 3:2 home defeat to Kayserispor on Saturday.

The Swansea City loanee gave Fenerbache the lead with a thumping header in the 13th minute.

However, Ghanaian midfielder Bernard Mensah pulled parity for Kayserispor from a free kick in the 52nd minute.

The former Olympique Marseille forward played a part in Fenerbache’s second goal after he set up Islam Slimani with a perfect ball from the right before the latter shot home from 16 yards.

An own goal by Martin Škrtel drew Kayserispor back on level terms.

Tjarron Chery scored in the 69th minute to put the visitors in the lead for the first time.

Andre Ayew played full throttle for his side who suffered their first defeat at home this season.

However, Black Stars skipper Asamoah Gyan was an unused substitute for Kayserispor.