Former Ghanaian youth star Awudu Isaka has called on Black Stars coach Otto Addo to engage in a discussion with team captain Andre Dede Ayew about his future with the national team.

Isaka, who disagrees with Ayew's recent exclusion from the squad, argues that the captain has earned his place and deserves more respect.

He expressed his belief that Ayew could continue to play a valuable role by mentoring younger players, even though he acknowledges that age might have affected Ayew's performance.

In an interview with Angel TV, Isaka emphasised that Ayew’s experience and leadership are assets to the team and should be utilised effectively.

"I think the coach should tell him that he won't call him again. He should call him privately. He was expecting to be called but didn't get an invitation, so he is okay.

"He has paid his dues to Ghana, and we were all witnesses. Dede Ayew might have reached this stage, but he has the experience and knowledge to help the young players.

Andre Ayew has now been left out of the Black Stars squad for the third consecutive time, with his last call-up occurring in late 2023.

Coach Otto Addo has clarified that Ayew’s absence is part of a deliberate strategy to focus on developing a future-orientated team.

The German-trained coach stressed that his current objective is to build a squad predominantly from younger players, which influenced his decision to exclude Ayew from the recent selection.

"We are looking at the future or the long-term development; that's mainly why we invited younger players and left out André Ayew."