One of the players who has been heavily criticised and slammed during this 2026 World Cup is Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew, with widespread criticism of his performances, particularly his lack of attacking output despite being team captain.

Among the people who have come out to express their plain discontent with Jordan is former Member of Parliament for Tema East, Nii Kwartei Titus Glover.

Speaking on Channel TV, Glover questioned the forward’s impact and suggested that his role in the national team has significantly diminished, hence the need for him to be benched and probably substituted later in future.

According to him, Jordan’s play style attracts unnecessary tackles as he mostly falls to get the referee's favour.

“Jordan Ayew has outlived his stay, and he can only play 20 to 25 minutes. He holds onto the ball too much, and he is so slow, but I know that is his style, and by doing that, you invite hard tackles on you.

“He is always on the floor, expecting the referees to protect him, but as a striker, you don’t hold onto the ball too much. With aerial balls and ground balls, you should be quick, but you only hold onto the ball when you don’t have anyone around you,” he said.

He believes that old players like Jordan should have been given limited time to give younger players more opportunities.

“So for me, Jordan Ayew was a disaster, and he should have played a maximum of 20 minutes and allowed the young players to feature,” Glover added.

Ghana’s early exit has also led to changes in the technical setup, with head coach Carlos Queiroz stepping down after taking charge on a short-term contract in April.

The Black Stars were knocked out in the Round of 32 after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia, with Jhon Arias scoring the only goal of the match in the first half.

On the other hand, Carlos Queiroz has announced his resignation as the Black Stars head coach following his side’s elimination.

The Black Stars lost 0-1 to Colombia on Friday, July 3, at Kansas City Stadium in the USA. Carlos officially announced his resignation as Ghana’s Black Stars coach on Sunday, July 5, in a Facebook post stating that “Football, like life, teaches us one timeless lesson: you either win, or you learn.

"I leave this journey with pride in what we achieved….. Reaching a higher level should never be the destination-it should be the beginning of even greater ambitions”.

Carlos said he was leaving with a sense of unfinished work or unfulfilled ambitions, not regret or bitterness, as he believes more could have been achieved.

“…..But also with the healthy dissatisfaction of those who always wanted more”.

On his part, the bLack Stars Ghanaians seek to see cannot be built only on the pitch; there is more work beyond just playing. The need to create a good environment for players to thrive and give their best, citing Ghana’s exceptional football talents.

“The future of the Black Stars will not be built only on the pitch. Black Stars Success must start off the field, by creating the best possible environment to prepare, protect and develop Ghana's extraordinary football talent”, he said.

He told the fans, " We cannot claim complete sporting satisfaction, but we can proudly say that we honoured the colours of Ghana and restored respect and credibility to the Black Stars on football's greatest stage”.

He also expressed his gratitude to the coaching staff and all other supporting staff for their help since his short-lived term as coach.

“To my players and staff, my deepest gratitude for your courage, commitment and unwavering dedication to the team”, and I expressed gratitude to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) as well.