Ghana star Andre Ayew’s daughter fine after collapse

Andre Ayew's daughter is fine after collapsing on Friday during Ghana's 2022 World Cup match against Uruguay.

The girl reportedly collapsed when his father missed the penalty in the first half.

After the game, the Black Stars captain rushed to the hospital, where his daughter was fortunately stable.

It is said that the situation appeared frightening at first, but doctors were up to the task.

The penalty miss cost the Black Stars a victory over Uruguay, and as a result, they were eliminated from the tournament at the group stage.

“We had the opportunity to get to the next stage. I missed the penalty. It’s difficult to take. We did not get it right. I am very optimistic for the future. I am sad but we will try and make it better," Ayew said after the game.

A first-half brace by Giorgian de Arrascaeta helped Uruguay to victory but was not enough for the two-time world champions to progress.

Meanwhile, Otto Addo has stepped down as head coach of the Black Stars. The four-time African champions are leaving the World Cup at the group stage for the second time.

Andre Ayew says the last few days have been rough for him personally despite putting the country first by giving his all at the World Cup in Qatar. 

According to the Al Sadd forward, he lost his godson Adam just before the Group H opener against Portugal and after the defeat to Uruguay, he rushed to the hospital to check the health of his daughter.

"Our final group match result was not what we were looking forward to in the tournament, but unfortunately it ended up this way," wrote Ayew.

"I am very, very proud of all my teammates for putting up a wonderful team spirit on and off the pitch, for our country Ghana.

"Personally, it has been very difficult moments for me in the past few days. I lost my godson the morning before the Portugal game, and my daughter was also rushed to the hospital after the Uruguay game. Thanks to almighty Allah, she is getting better," a distraught Ayew continued.

Despite the disappointment of the early World Cup exit, Ayew remains positive and believes the Black Stars will bounce back stronger.

"The difficult moments will inspire us to come back stronger and better in the future, and so I believe the Black Stars," added Ayew.

"In our true Ghanaian spirits, we will never say die until the bones are rotten, 'wo kum apem a, apem beba.

"Thank you all for your prayers and unwavering support. Rest in Peace Adam."