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Coach Otto Addo\u2019s decision to leave out Andre Ayew from his latest\u00a0Black Stars\u00a0squad to face Mali and the Central African Republic has stirred up conversations of varied opinions across various media platforms.<\/p>\n
The discussions have probed the soundness of Otto Addo\u2019s decision and the possible effects on Andre Ayew\u2019s career and future with the\u00a0Black Stars.<\/p>\n
The Ayew family, through its spokesperson, Fiifi Tackie, and ex-footballer, Solar Ayew, have made known their position on the matter, assuring that the player will continue to make himself available for future Ghana call-ups.<\/p>\n
Two prominent personalities who have weighed in on the issue are former\u00a0Black Stars\u00a0captains\u00a0Asamoah Gyan\u00a0and\u00a0Stephen Appiah.<\/p>\n
Asamoah Gyan<\/strong><\/p>\nAsamoah Gyan, the captain who controversially handed over the role to Andre Dede Ayew in 2019, following a decision by then-coach Kwasi Appiah, told JoyNews that if he were in Dede Ayew\u2019s shoes, he would be heavily disappointed with the decision by Otto Addo.<\/p>\n
However, he believes that Coach Otto Addo made a decision that he is convinced is in the interest of the team and must be supported.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf it were me, I wouldn\u2019t be happy, which is a normal thing, but at the end of the day, the coach has made the decision, so we have to just support. We shouldn\u2019t forget Andre is already a legend,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor me, Andre has done so much for Ghana. He started way back in 2007 and has been consistent in the national team. He is the most capped player. I think the coach has made his decision. Personally, I played with Andre, and he has done everything for Ghana, but this is the situation where we have to move on. The coach has made his decision,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Stephen Appiah<\/strong><\/p>\nStephen Appiah, widely considered as the most outstanding skipper in the history of the\u00a0Black Stars, is credited with providing sound leadership for Ghana\u2019s success from the mid-2000s to 2010.<\/p>\n
The former Juventus midfielder believes that Andre Ayew still has some football left in him and that it is imperative for the handlers of the\u00a0Black Stars\u00a0to manage the team to keep the unity and morale in camp.<\/p>\n
\u201cDede still has much to offer, even if he isn\u2019t playing full matches. We shouldn\u2019t look at a Dede who is coming to play 90 minutes or 45. He can be around the team,\u201d Appiah stated. He emphasized that Ayew\u2019s presence is valuable not just on the field but off it as well.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think he still has a part to play in the team. Even if it\u2019s not on the pitch, off the pitch,\u201d Appiah explained.<\/p>\n
Black Stars\u00a0to play Mali and CAR<\/strong><\/p>\nThe\u00a0Black Stars\u00a0will play Mali on June 6 in Bamako before hosting the Central African Republic on June 10 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.<\/p>\n
EK<\/p>\n
Source:\u00a0<\/strong>www.ghanaweb.com<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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