Jordan Ayew will captain Ghana’s Black Stars in their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed.
The Crystal Palace forward takes over the leadership role from his elder brother, Andre Ayew, who has been left out of the 23-man squad for the crucial matches.
Meanwhile, Thomas Partey, who captained the team in their previous qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic, has reportedly declined any leadership role within the squad.
Ayew, a key figure in the Black Stars setup, will lead the team as they push for vital points in their quest for World Cup qualification after missing out on the 2025 AFCON tournament.
Ghana will host Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21, before traveling to Morocco to face Madagascar on Monday, March 24.
The Black Stars are currently second in Group I with nine points, level with leaders Comoros. The squad will open camp on Monday, March 17, to begin preparations.