Black Stars captaincy will always be an issue of debate – Andre Ayew
Andre Ayew, current substantive captain of the Black Stars, foresees ongoing debates surrounding the team's leadership for the foreseeable future.
Taking over from Asamoah Gyan in 2019 ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations, Ayew's ascension stirred controversy amid Kwasi Appiah's decision to strip Gyan of the captaincy, prompting the all-time Ghana top scorer to threaten withdrawal from the 2019 AFCON squad.
Intervening in the matter, President Akufo-Addo persuaded Gyan to accept a role as General Captain during the tournament in Egypt. Addressing University of Ghana students, Ayew acknowledged the perpetual scrutiny over the Black Stars' captaincy.
“The captaincy in our country will always be a topic of debate sooner or later. The next one who comes will spark another debate.
“The next one who comes in 10 years will also lead to another debate. That’s how it is. Anyone who is going to be the leader of a national team should be ready for that because we can’t avoid it.”
Ayew's absence from the squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in June suggests an impending transition in Black Stars' leadership.
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