Andre Ayew turned in a tireless and authoritative performance as NAC Breda edged Heracles Almelo 1-0 in a tense Eredivisie clash on Saturday.
The Ghanaian veteran was at the heart of NAC’s attacking rhythm, completing the full 90 minutes and constantly probing for openings in a tightly contested encounter.
Though the contest lacked clear-cut chances for long spells, Ayew’s movement, physical presence, and experience ensured the visitors remained dangerous throughout.
The breakthrough finally arrived in the 80th minute when Casper Leemans calmly dispatched a penalty, a decisive strike that ultimately separated the two sides and handed NAC a priceless victory on the road.
Minstens zo belangrijk als het doelpunt.
𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐁𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚 🧱#NACpraat #herNAC pic.twitter.com/6f1frDPrNL
— NAC Breda 💛🖤 (@NACnl) February 15, 2026
Ayew’s individual numbers underlined his impact. He fired three attempts over the course of the afternoon, testing the goalkeeper once while sending two efforts from inside the area and another from range.
Beyond the statistics, his influence stretched to intelligent link-up play and relentless pressing, helping his side maintain territorial pressure during crucial phases of the game. His efforts earned him a solid 7.3 rating.
With the club locked in a battle near the bottom of the standings, the result arrives at a pivotal moment. The three points not only strengthen NAC Breda’s survival hopes but also inject renewed belief into the dressing room as the campaign enters a decisive stretch.
🤩 𝑶𝒏𝒕𝒍𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈
Clint Leemans met een hele belangrijke! 🎯#NACpraat #herNAC pic.twitter.com/mk8UGEtCET
— NAC Breda 💛🖤 (@NACnl) February 15, 2026
Ayew’s leadership was evident in the closing stages, as he marshalled teammates and helped manage the tempo in a nervy finale. In a fixture defined by fine margins, his composure and big-game mentality proved invaluable, guiding NAC Breda to a hard-fought and potentially season-shaping win.
