Andre Ayew
Andre Ayew

Ghana captain Andre Ayew was on target as Swansea City cruise to a 2-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday.

Liverpool loanee, Rhian Brewster opened the scoring for the home side in the 52nd minute after a barren first half.

Ayew boldly elected himself to calmly convert a 66th-minute penalty to give Swansea City a 2-0 lead before Kosovo international Atdhe Nuhiu pulled one back for the visitors on stoppage time.

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The win has boosted Swansea City’s ambition for the playoff. The Swans now occupy the 8th position with 60 points.

The 30 year old after the game expressed his excitement after helping his side to the all important victory.

The Ghanaian international has so far scored 16 goals in all competitions for Steve Cooper’s side this season.

Swansea City will be hosted by Birmingham City on Wednesday.