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Ghana midfielder Rahim Ayew has joined his Belgian top flight side Lierse SK in pre-season fighting for a permanent place. The versatile player played 62 minutes on Saturday as the Yellow Blacks beat city rivals and fourth division side Lyra 5-0 in their 4th pre-season match. His position is midfield was taken over by Lance Davids. Ayew began Friday�s test match against Cercle Brugge in midfielder but was later assigned the right-back role. �Last season, we struggled to escape and this time we want to compete for a place in Europe. I like the pre-season so far and hope to have sealed a starting line-up slot before our season opener. I�m fit and so let�s see what God has for me,� Ayew told GHANAsoccernet.com The first son of Abedi Pele joined the Jupiler League side in January after a frustrating spell at Egyptian side Zamalek.