As Moussa Soumano made way, Ayew walked toward the touchline, pulling on his shirt with visible focus. For a 36-year-old who has played in the Premier League, Ligue 1 and the World Cup, this was still a special moment, the start of a new chapter in Breda. When the fourth official raised the board, Ayew jogged onto the pitch, greeted by applause from the away section, marking his official debut for NAC. Dede Ayew makes NAC Breda debut in draw against GroningenBreda were in a tense battle for a result, and Ayew’s arrival was meant to bring calm and leadership. Over the next 33 minutes, he held up play, linked passes and helped steady the team as Groningen applied pressure.

Source: GhanaWeb January 11, 2026 15:32 UTC