Ibrahim Ayew appointed Glacis United U-23 head coach

Gibraltar-based club Glacis United have appointed former Ghana international Ibrahim Ayew as their U-23 head coach in a player-coach capacity.

The club announced the appointment in a statement, welcoming the experienced midfielder and highlighting his knowledge of the Gibraltar league, where he has won four league titles during his career.

“We are delighted to welcome Ibrahim Ayew to the club in a player-coach role,” the statement read.

“The former Ghana international brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and leadership, which will be invaluable to our young squad both on and off the pitch.

“We look forward to having Ibrahim on board and benefiting from his experience as we move forward.”

Ayew has enjoyed a well-travelled club career, featuring for Lierse, Asante Kotoko, Europa, Bruno’s Magpies and Lincoln Red Imps.

At international level, he represented Ghana at various youth levels, including the U-17, U-20 and U-23 teams, before progressing to the senior national team.

He was also part of Ghana’s squad for the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations in Angola, where the Black Stars finished runners-up.

Ayew further featured in the African Nations Championship (CHAN), helping Ghana finish second in the competition. He was named Man of the Match on two occasions in 2009.

One of the highlights of his international career came in 2010 when he was selected alongside his younger brother, Andre Ayew, in Ghana’s 23-man squad for the FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

His appointment is expected to provide Glacis United’s young players with valuable experience and leadership as the club looks to strengthen its development programme.