Black Stars coach, Otto Addo says the door remains open for Andre Ayew despite his absence from the latest national team selection.
Addo has announced his squad for Ghana’s upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Angola and Niger, with Ayew notably missing from the list.
This follows Ayew’s earlier omission from the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic (CAR) in June.
The 45-year-old coach emphasized that Ayew could still make a return to the team if he consistently performs at a high level.
Ayew, who has been without a club since his contract with Le Havre ended, was not included in the squad for the second time in a row.
When asked about Ayew’s absence, Addo responded, “Andre Ayew is a good player, but at the moment, he is not here. He doesn’t have a club, but nobody knows the future. If he gets a club and performs, maybe scoring 20 goals, he could return because we are building something for the future.”
Ghana is set to face Angola on September 5, followed by a match against Niger in Berkane, Morocco, on September 10.
The team will begin training on September 2 at the Accra Sports Stadium before heading to Kumasi for the Angola game.
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