Ghanaian stars Jordan Ayew and Jeffrey Schlupp played pivotal roles in Crystal Palace’s triumphant US pre-season tour, culminating in their win of the Stateside Cup.

The duo contributed significantly to the South London club’s successes, including a 3-1 victory over West Ham in the final match. Ayew and Schlupp were both on the scoresheet in earlier wins against Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham.

In their final US tour match, Tyrick Mitchell’s early goal was equalized by Michail Antonio before Ayew assisted Schlupp’s header for the second goal. Odsonne Edouard then sealed the win with a third goal, ensuring Palace’s successful conclusion to their US tour.

Crystal Palace will now return to England for their last pre-season game against FC Nantes before the 2024/25 Premier League season starts. Ayew is also attracting interest from Leicester City, who have recently returned to the Premier League.