Rapper Sarkodie reassures Black Stars captain Andre Dede Ayew of Ghana's gratitude and support following the country's unfortunate elimination from the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).Dede Ayew had issued a formal apology on Instagram for the team's poor performance.

Sarkodie, commenting on Dede Ayew's post, emphasised the mutual love for the country, acknowledging the captain's dedication to the national colours.Despite the emotional attachment when seeing the flag, Sarkodie conveyed that the majority of Ghanaians are thankful for the players' commitment and hard work.“You love your country and we love and appreciate you King. We can be in our feelings because of how attached we are when we see the flag but trust me we are grateful for your efforts,” Sarkodie stated.

Nigerian musician Davido also chimed in with comforting words in the comment section, stating, "Nothing spoil baba."

The Black Stars faced a second consecutive group stage elimination at AFCON 2023, drawing their final Group B game 2-2 against the Ivory Coast and ending their tournament prematurely.

In his apology, Dede Ayew accepted responsibility as the squad's captain and expressed the team's collective determination to bounce back. He noted, "In football, these are things that happen. These are things that make you stronger individually and collectively."Amidst the challenges, the support from Sarkodie and others in the music industry reflects a united front of encouragement for the Black Stars as they navigate this difficult period.

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