Ghana coach Otto Addo has settled on Leicester City star Jordan Ayew as captain for the final round of games in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
The Black Stars will wrap up their qualifiers against already-qualified Angola and bottom-rock Niger next week.
Ghana will travel to face the Palancas Negras in Luanda on November 15 before playing host to Niger at the Accra Sports Stadium on November 18, 2024.
As earlier revealed by Ghanasoccernet.com, head coach Otto Addo has today, November 7 confirmed Jordan Ayew as his captain for the upcoming games in the absence of Andre Ayew and Thomas Partey.
During the October international break, Otto Addo opted for West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus as skipper for the double-header against Sudan, where Ghana fell short and derailed qualification chances.
Otto Addo came under massive pressure for his decision to overlook Jordan and name the West Ham attacker as the captain of the side.
Having ironed out any minor differences following recent meeting in Leicester, Otto Addo has settled on Ayew to lead the Black Stars in the upcoming games.
Meanwhile, the Black Stars are on the verge on missing out on the AFCON for the first time in 20-years following the teams’ unimpressive performance in the qualifying series.
Ghana has endured a torrid AFCON qualifications, losing two and drawing two games after four matches. They have managed only two points and are currently third on the standings heading into the final round of games this month.
The Black Stars now needs to secure wins against already-qualified Angola and Niger, while hoping that Sudan falters against these same opponents, to keep their chances alive for next year’s tournament in Morocco.
Source ghanasoccernet.com
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