Former Black Stars player Emmanuel Osei Kuffour denies reports claiming he called for the current captain of the team to step down.
The Hearts of Oak legend was claimed to have called for the exclusion of Andre Ayew from the Black Stars in reports circulating yesterday; “Andre Ayew is done with the Black Stars and should be shown the exit in order to open doors for emerging talents like Kudus Mohammed. Dede Ayew has been with the Black Stars since 2008, and it’s time to leave. Kudus Mohammed, Kamaldeen Sulemana, and others also need the space to show us what they have.”
Kuffuor’s comment drew widespread backlash from football lovers online, which he has denied, saying, “I have not said Andre Ayew should be sacked. Why would I say that? I spoke to Onua TV and they asked me about Black Stars, and I said for Black Stars, I don’t follow. I only watched them at the recent Black Stars.
“I said Dede Ayew can help the new players at the Black Stars because of how he communicates with the players on the pitch. I feel that he should always be with the Black Stars so that he can help them and encourage them to feel like they are playing for a nation.”
