Former Ghana international Asamoah Gyan has shared his views on coach Otto Addo’s decision to exclude Andre Ayew from the Black Stars for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers, emphasizing that the decision must be respected.

Coach Otto Addo left captain Andre Ayew out of Ghana's squad for the matches against Mali and the Central African Republic in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.

Commenting on Ayew's exclusion, Gyan acknowledged that Ayew has given his best for the Black Stars, but ultimately, the coach’s decision is final.

“For me, Andre has done so much for Ghana.

He started way back in 2007, and he has been consistent in the national team. He is the most capped player,” Gyan said on Joy FM.

“I think the coach has made his decision. Personally, I played with Andre, and he has done everything for Ghana, but this is the situation whereby we have to move on.

The coach has made his decision.”

Ghana is set to face Mali on June 6, 2024, followed by a match against the Central African Republic on June 10 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.