Brandon Thomas-Asante Warned Against Wearing Ghana’s No.10 Shirt as Reason Emerges

Sports broadcaster Raymond Nyamador cautioned Brandon Thomas-Asante against wearing Ghana's No.10 shirtNyamador argued that the iconic jersey carries expectations that may not suit the Coventry City forwardThomas-Asante's only goal contribution in 12 Ghana appearances came while wearing the No.10 shirt, against Panama at the 2026 FIFA World CupPAY ATTENTION: Mark YEN.com.gh as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!

Coventry City forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has been advised to give up Ghana's famous No.10 shirt by sports broadcaster Raymond Nyamador, who believes the jersey's weight of expectation could be holding the striker back.

Brandon Thomas-Asante has been warned against wearing Ghana’s No. 10 shirt ahead of the clash against Somalia. Photo by Roger Wimmer/ISI Photos. Source: Getty ImagesThomas-Asante urged to drop No.10 shirtNyamador raised the issue on the Wednesday, November 11 edition of Sporty Breakfast, ahead of the Black Stars' 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Somalia.

While he acknowledged Thomas-Asante's quality, he was clear in his view that the shirt does not belong to the forward.

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He further suggested Thomas-Asante consider adopting his preferred club number, 23, if the option is available within the national team setup.

The No.10 jersey has long carried symbolic weight in Ghanaian football, historically associated with creativity, leadership and decisive moments.

In recent years, however, it has also become a source of debate among supporters who feel it brings added psychological pressure.

Mohammed Kudus wore the shirt during Ghana's turbulent 2025 AFCON qualifying campaign before reverting to his preferred No.20, a move that attracted considerable attention at the time.

Interestingly, the statistics complicate Nyamador's argument. According to Transfermarkt, Thomas-Asante's sole goal contribution across 12 appearances for the Black Stars came while he was wearing that very shirt, scoring against Panama at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

At club level, the former West Bromwich Albion striker has been among the more consistent performers in Frank Lampard's Coventry City side this season, cementing his place in the starting lineup regularly.

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That form has kept him in the national team conversation and made Nyamador's caution all the more intriguing to dissect.

Whether Thomas-Asante chooses to heed the broadcaster's advice ahead of the Somalia ties remains to be seen, but the conversation underlines just how much significance one shirt number can carry in the world of football.

Earlier, YEN.com.gh outlined a possible Ghana starting XI for their must-win clash against Somalia at the Essipong Sports Stadium on November 12.

Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Thomas Partey and Mohammed Kudus are among the key players tipped to feature from the start.

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Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe (Sports Editor) Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe is a CAF-accredited journalist with over five years of experience in digital journalism. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Integrated Rural Arts and Industry (2016). Godwin’s career includes covering the 2023 AFCON and grassroots competitions within Ghana. He has also served as a Presenter at VNTV, a Sports Analyst at Obonu FM, and a Football Writer for a myriad of sports websites. He joined Yen.com.gh in 2024 to cover sports. Email: godwin.tagoe@yen.com.gh.