The controversies and commentaries over Black Stars captain, André Morgan Rami Ayew widely called Dede Ayew exclusion from the National Team final squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifies keep on growing.
Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo has released a 26-man squad to face Mali and Central African Republic but Dede Ayew was excluded from the squad.
According to the coach, Thomas Party will lead the team as the captain.
This development has generated a lot of arguments and controversies.
According to sports journalist Ohene Bampoe Brenya, the exclusion of Dede Ayew from the new squad can bring to an end his captainship of the Black Stars.
He said the major news will not be about who he selected but rather who couldn’t make it.
The Happy TV/FM presenter stressed that the new development will also determine the direction of the Black Stars.
“End of an Era for Dede Ayew. After Otto Addo’s press conference Today, the major news will not be about who he selected, but rather who he didn’t, and the new direction of the Black Stars. This marks the end of an era for Captain Dede Ayew.”
Some social media users also have diverse opinions of the 26-man squad.
Below are some of their reactions:
“I think this would the best team so far”
“Ungrateful people…after all what Richard Ofori did for us,he wasn’t called ”
“Oh where is Richard ofori”
“So long as Andrew and Richard Ofori are out , I don’t mind”
“What is Edmond Addo doing in the squad ”
“Do other coaches do this too? Just look forward and do your job and stop explaining to players.”
“Andre Ayew had a great season i wonder why this hairless bald murfuckr coach refuse to call him, SMH”
“Now I understand the saying that if a person hates you, they team up with another person who hates you not because they love each other. The captain is on top of his form. He even rescue with his team to escape relegation.”
“U shud have called Andrew Ayew he’s our captain ..even if he won’t get much playing time he should be on the bench ..he has more experience and a great motivator”
“Whoever influenced your decision I hope he or his family has contributed more to black stars than the Ayews. All the best with your unbeatable squad”
Source: Elvisanokyenews.com
