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Andre Ayew: Ghana star strikes to give Swansea City advantage in promotion play-off

The attacker was on the score sheet as the Jack Army edged Barnsley away on Monday

Andre Ayew’s first-half effort boosted Swansea City’s hopes of Premier League promotion as it ensured a vital 1-0 away win over Barnsley in their Championship play-off semi-final first-leg clash on Monday.

The Ghanaian international’s goal at Oakwell Ground has put the Jack Army in the driving seat ahead of the return fixture at Liberty Stadium on Saturday.

As things stand, a win or draw in the second leg will send the Wales-based side through to the final, where they will square off against the winners of the second semi-final encounter between Brentford and Bournemouth.