Head coach of the Black Stars, Otto Addo, indicated that Jordan Ayew expressed a desire for his brother André to be included in the team alongside him.
Despite André Ayew’s impressive form at Le Havre, where he scored six goals in 12 starts, he was notably omitted from Otto Addo’s 26-man squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers’ third and fourth matches.
The decision to exclude André surprised many fans, given his recent performances.
Following Ghana’s thrilling 4-3 victory over the Central African Republic on Monday, questions arose about André’s absence.
In response, Otto Addo chose to address the situation on behalf of Jordan Ayew.
“Let me speak for Jordan. Of course, he wants his brother beside him, but ultimately, the decision lies with me and the coaching staff. As a brother, naturally, he would prefer to have Andre next to him,” Addo explained.
“But I have a responsibility to the national team and to Ghana. I must make decisions that are best for the team. Who knows? Maybe Andre will be included in the future, or maybe not.
It’s uncertain. I might not even be here to decide. We just don’t know what the future holds.”
Jordan Ayew has played a pivotal role for Ghana, scoring decisive goals in their recent victories over Mali and the Central African Republic.
These performances have been instrumental, as the Black Stars currently hold the second position in Group I, aiming to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Under the guidance of Otto Addo, Ghana is determined to continue their quest for World Cup qualification, with upcoming matches against Chad and Madagascar scheduled for March 2025.