Striker Andre Ayew has defended African players after former West Ham director of recruitment Tony Henry questioned their attitude. "Maybe an African player can be difficult, but maybe a French or English player can be difficult too," Ayew said. "But maybe an African player can be calm too, so it's not possible to say everyone is the same. "African players - like Didier Drogba - have played at the greatest clubs in the world and done their jobs. "West Ham have taken a decision and I know that the African players are going to fight for their club.

Source: Evening echo February 08, 2018 17:15 UTC