In a surprising turn of events, the Ghanaian national football team, the Black Stars, is set to embark on their upcoming international friendlies against Mexico and the USA without their longstanding captain, Andre Ayew.
Coach Chris Hughton recently unveiled his 23-man squad for these highly anticipated matches, with one conspicuous absence—Andre Ayew. The 31-year-old forward, who had been part of the team for the last round of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Central African Republic just last month, has been omitted from the roster this time around.
The decision to exclude Ayew seems to be closely linked to his current club situation. At present, he remains without a club, and it has been reported that his absence from the national team will afford him the opportunity to address and resolve these club-related matters, according to inside sources.
In the absence of Andre Ayew, the responsibility of captaincy will be shouldered by Deputy Captain Thomas Partey. Partey, who missed out on last month’s 2023 AFCON qualifier due to injury, returns to the squad and will lead the Black Stars in the upcoming international friendlies against Mexico and the USA.
The stage is set for a thrilling clash as Ghana’s national team gears up to face Mexico at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Saturday, October 14. Following this exciting encounter, they will go head-to-head with the United States of America on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee. These matches promise to be a spectacle, showcasing the talent and determination of the Black Stars, even in the absence of their iconic captain, Andre Ayew.