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Andre Ayew's National Team Exclusion Sparks Controversy in Ghana

3/29/2025

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In a dramatic twist for Ghana's football scene, President Kurt Okraku and vice-chairman Stephen Appiah met with Andre Ayew in France, addressing his surprising exclusion from the national team. Despite Ayew's stellar club form, coach Otto Addo favors other talents, igniting heated discussions and prompting some to urge Ayew to contemplate retirement from international play.

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In a dramatic twist for Ghana's football scene, President Kurt Okraku and vice-chairman Stephen Appiah met with Andre Ayew in France, addressing his surprising exclusion from the national team. Despite Ayew's stellar club form, coach Otto Addo favors other talents, igniting heated discussions and prompting some to urge Ayew to contemplate retirement from international play.