Jordan Ayew Asks "Do You Think Football Is Easy?" During Training Discussion: Video

Jordan Ayew Asks "Do You Think Football Is Easy?" During Training Discussion: Video

  • Jordan Ayew was caught on camera engaging in a spirited exchange during a training session, asking, “Do you think football is easy?”
  • The moment sparked surprise and laughter among fans, given the usually quiet nature of the Black Stars captain
  • Questions remain over his future at Leicester City, with uncertainty looming after the club’s relegation from the Premier League

Black Stars captain, Jordan Ayew, is currently back home in Ghana and was recently spotted going through a tough training session despite being on holiday.

After working up a sweat on the pitch, the 33-year-old forward, now on the books of Leicester City, took a breather.

Jordan Ayew, Black Stars, Ghana, Leicester City, training session.
Jordan Ayew engages in a lively chat at a training session. Photo credit: @JasperZiggle/X.
Source: Twitter

Jordan Ayew engages in vibrant chat at training

In a short video that has since gone viral on X, Ayew is seen cooling off and changing out of his soaked training kit.

While seated, Jordan struck up a casual but passionate conversation with a friend on the sidelines.

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At one point, he asked pointedly, “Do you think football is easy?” — a question that set the tone for a light-hearted back-and-forth.

The man he spoke to joked that he could handle the training drills, though he admitted his ball skills might not match up.

Still, he was confident in his ability to hold his own when it came to stamina and fitness.

Watch the video:

Fans react to Jordan’s rare public chat

The short clip sparked a wave of reactions online, with fans surprised and amused to hear the usually reserved Ayew open up so candidly. YEN.com.gh gathered some of the most entertaining responses from social media:

@elon_not_musk_ teased:

“Football die3 stress o, 30-year-old see ein hairline 😂”

@Dakay326 observed:

“He looks like someone who doesn’t talk much.”

@PapaAddo_07 chimed in:

“Jordan be cool guy.”

@qobi_cool noted:

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“Prime Jordan was fast 💨”

@cronanaone added:

“I sure say he dey respect in self paaaaa.”

@WanIkay23 said:

“The other guy was real here ‘ago fit run buh ano go fit play…😹’”

Jordan reflects on his future at Leicester

While the viral exchange gave fans a glimpse of his lighter side, Jordan’s career hangs in a delicate balance.

Jordan Ayew, Black Stars, Ghana, Leicester City, Trinidad and Tobago, Kiyan, Unity Cup
Jordan Ayew in action for the Black Stars of Ghana against Trinidad and Tobago at the Unity Cup on May 31, 2025. Photo by Visionhaus.
Source: Getty Images

Following Leicester City’s relegation, the Ghanaian forward wrapped up the season with six goals and one assist across 31 outings, according to Transfermarkt.

Now entering the final year of his contract, the experienced attacker has admitted he needs time to think about what’s next.

Speaking to Flashscore, he said:

“I haven’t had time to reflect, I need to go on holidays, sit down and in the next couple of days, I need time to reflect on the whole season. I have one more year left on my contract, and I need to go on holiday and see what is going to happen.”

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For now, Jordan remains grounded—literally and figuratively.

Jordan Ayew trains with his son Kiyan

YEN.com.gh also shared that Jordan Ayew and his second son, Kiyan, were spotted on the training ground alongside a group of experienced players.

Displaying calmness, confidence, and maturity beyond his years, Kiyan moved through the drills effortlessly, hinting at a promising football career in the making.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe (Sports Editor) Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe is a CAF-accredited journalist with over five years of experience in digital journalism. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Integrated Rural Arts and Industry (2016). Godwin's career includes covering the 2023 AFCON and grassroots competitions within Ghana. He has also served as a Presenter at VNTV, a Sports Analyst at Obonu FM, and a Football Writer for a myriad of sports websites. He joined Yen.com.gh in 2024 to cover sports. Email: godwin.tagoe@yen.com.gh.

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