What transpired the previous time Andre Ayew-led Ghana faced Brazil?
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In a friendly match this month, five-time world champions Brazil will take on Ghana as both nations get ready for the 2022 World Cup, which will start on November 20.
This will be Ghana and Brazil's first encounter since the two titans of their respective continents met in an international friendly in London in 2011. Brazil's senior international winning streak over Ghana now stands at four games thanks to their 1-0 victory.
Several important Ghanaian players, including Andre Ayew, sat out the match at Fulham's Craven Cottage. Due to an injury, he was unable to play, and the Black Stars sorely missed him.
Andre Ayew will thus play Brazil on September 23 for the second time in his career. He will don the captain's armband on that particular day, just as he did the first time he faced the South Americans. Let's review what transpired when Andre Ayew led Ghana against Brazil for the first time.
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Andre Ayew's debut against Brazil in 2009
Andre Ayew led the Black Satellites, Ghana's U20 team, onto the field on October 16, 2009, for the 2009 FIFA U20 World Cup final matchup against Brazil.
By making it to the championship game, Andre Ayew and his teammates had generally surpassed expectations, but they still wanted to give it their all.
Brazil were the clear favourites, and when Ghana had a player sent off in the first half, many predicted that Brazil would triumph. In the 37th minute, defender Daniel Addo received his marching orders.
The Black Satellites, however, fought off the Brazilian assault under the inspired leadership of captain Andre Ayew, forcing a suspenseful penalty shootout to win the championship.
Ghana's first penalty was converted beautifully by Andre Ayew. After that, he motivated his teammates, who helped Ghana win 4-3 on penalties with goals from Samuel Inkoom, Dominic Adiyiah, and Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu.
The renowned U20 trophy, which Andre Ayew carried out of the stadium, continues to be his greatest accomplishment while donning the Ghana jersey.
Brazil and Andre Ayew's second meeting, 2022
Andre Ayew will lead Ghana against a Brazilian team that includes Neymar, Vinicius Jr., and other players from prominent European teams later this month, barring unforeseen circumstances.
The Stade Oceane in Le Havre, France, which can accommodate 25,178 spectators when all seats are taken, will host the game.
As a morale booster for the Black Stars before their November trip to Qatar, Andre Ayew is motivated to go all out and defeat the Brazilians for the second time, despite the fact that it is a friendly match.
In the group stage, Ghana will compete against Portugal, South Korea, and Uruguay.
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