Black Stars coach Otto Addo has revealed that Jordan Ayew has expressed his desire to see his elder brother, Andre Ayew, join the national team camp. Andre Ayew was surprisingly omitted from the latest squad despite his impressive performances with Le Havre in Ligue 1.
The 34-year-old player scored six goals in 20 games, helping Le Havre avoid relegation, but was still left out of the squad. This decision has sparked debates about the future of the veteran player in the national team.
In his brother’s absence, Jordan Ayew rose to the occasion in Ghana’s recent World Cup qualifying matches. The Crystal Palace forward came off the bench to score a stoppage-time winner against Mali, ending the Black Stars’ eight-game winless streak.
Jordan Ayew’s performance earned him a starting spot in the subsequent game against the Central African Republic (CAR), where he scored a hat-trick. Ghana won the match 4-3, marking their first back-to-back win since September 2023.
When asked about the impact of Andre Ayew’s absence, Otto Addo responded on behalf of Jordan, saying that as a brother, Jordan would like Andre to be next to him. However, Addo emphasized that he has a responsibility to make decisions that are best for the team, and the fate of Andre Ayew’s inclusion remains uncertain.
