Andre Ayew played a crucial role in Le Havre’s thrilling 4-3 comeback victory over RC Lens in Ligue 1 on Saturday at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis.
The Ghanaian forward registered a goal and an assist, inspiring his team to a vital win in their relegation battle.
Lens took an early lead when Neil El Aynaoui converted a penalty just two minutes into the game. Ruben Aguilar then doubled their advantage with a powerful volley midway through the first half.
Le Havre, however, responded strongly. Issa Soumaré sparked the comeback with a stunning long-range strike before setting up Ayew, who calmly slotted home to level the score at 2-2 by halftime.
Florian Sotoca restored Lens’ lead after the break, but Ayew remained instrumental. His dangerous cross forced an error from Malang Sarr, allowing Josué Casimir to equalize.
The match reached a dramatic climax in stoppage time when Casimir won a penalty. Ahmed Hassan stepped up and converted from the spot to seal a remarkable win for Le Havre.
Ayew now has five league goals and two assists this season, underlining his leadership as Le Havre fights to avoid relegation.
The victory lifts them to 18th place with 20 points, as they prepare for a crucial clash against AS Saint-Étienne next weekend at the Stade Océane.