World Cup 2026: Neymar's Brazil inclusion strengthens case for Andre Ayew's Ghana return

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Ebony 2 days ago

Stupid comparison

Stupid comparison
prophet mohammed was a sick dog 2 days ago

Say no to islam and convert to a real religion.
Allah is satanic scum and qur'an is toilet paper. Search online for ways to move away from evil islam.......You can join ex-muslim groups online and be safe.........Burn ...
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Say no to islam and convert to a real religion.
Allah is satanic scum and qur'an is toilet paper. Search online for ways to move away from evil islam.......You can join ex-muslim groups online and be safe.........Burn the qur'an and kill muslims.
Kweku Tsin 2 days ago

As desperate as we are for central midfielders, if Dede is sill good, he will already be in the team, you will not have to impose him on the team.

As desperate as we are for central midfielders, if Dede is sill good, he will already be in the team, you will not have to impose him on the team.
The Spear 1 day ago

I admire Dede and do praise him for his calm and all but he's no Neymar. The analogy is very wrong.

Find a better reason for his inclusion if there aren't better players, but using Neymar as a locus or justification is si ...
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I admire Dede and do praise him for his calm and all but he's no Neymar. The analogy is very wrong.

Find a better reason for his inclusion if there aren't better players, but using Neymar as a locus or justification is simplistic and moot.
ST GHFUO: Kwame Nkrumah International Airport 2 days ago

Leave it to beaver Carlos queiroz to decide

Leave it to beaver Carlos queiroz to decide
Atta Kay 2 days ago

Dede Ayew's achievements and contributions to Ghana's football are no where near that of Neymar to Brazil. He took Brazil to WC2014 which they lost to Germany. Economically he's an industry to Brazil's economy. I don't see wh ...
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Dede Ayew's achievements and contributions to Ghana's football are no where near that of Neymar to Brazil. He took Brazil to WC2014 which they lost to Germany. Economically he's an industry to Brazil's economy. I don't see what Dede Ayew is going to contribute to BS apart from destroying the chemistry among the players.
Prof E Otoo 2 days ago

Agree

Agree
Dondon 2 days ago

Callum Hudson Odoi, Ragnar Ache are likely to make the cut depending on their injury situation as they are named on the provisional list. The reason why the squad list is delayed is because of the situation of the injured pla ...
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Callum Hudson Odoi, Ragnar Ache are likely to make the cut depending on their injury situation as they are named on the provisional list. The reason why the squad list is delayed is because of the situation of the injured players.
NMG 2 days ago

You plus all those players all your moddassssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

You plus all those players all your moddassssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
Yao 2 days ago

Dondon, get out with your nonsense. How many times are you going to post this?

Dondon, get out with your nonsense. How many times are you going to post this?

Martin Kreisler 2 days ago

You can say that over and over again Sir.

You can say that over and over again Sir.
Don't compare Dede to neymar 1 day ago

Neymar upon losing form totally can't be compare to dede

Neymar upon losing form totally can't be compare to dede
Kweku Tsin 2 days ago

Neymar, CR7, and Mesi are super players. These players are not Dede's class mates.. Dede the super hero scored only one goal could not save his club from relegation. How can he save Ghana. In Ghana the loudest people are the ...
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Neymar, CR7, and Mesi are super players. These players are not Dede's class mates.. Dede the super hero scored only one goal could not save his club from relegation. How can he save Ghana. In Ghana the loudest people are the dumbest.
ST GHFUO: Kwame Nkrumah International Airport 2 days ago

Neymar is not good but injury prone his club Santos is battling relegation in brasil ancelotti added him to the team because neymar has a name to boost TV viewership n sell tickets for brasil matches neymar is more of a celeb ...
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Neymar is not good but injury prone his club Santos is battling relegation in brasil ancelotti added him to the team because neymar has a name to boost TV viewership n sell tickets for brasil matches neymar is more of a celebrity than a player
Nii 2 days ago

What do mean by Neymar not being good? Do you think it's so easy for every player to be on Barcelona payroll for a season?Why would PSG spend so much to buy him? Are you saying the Arabs are also Fools to buy him?

What do mean by Neymar not being good? Do you think it's so easy for every player to be on Barcelona payroll for a season?Why would PSG spend so much to buy him? Are you saying the Arabs are also Fools to buy him?
Kweku Tsin 2 days ago

Neymar is a world class player, Dede is not. Neymar has vast experience playing at the highest level Dede can only dream about.. I personally like Dede, but Dede will be a drag on the team, from coaching, captaincy, and playi ...
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Neymar is a world class player, Dede is not. Neymar has vast experience playing at the highest level Dede can only dream about.. I personally like Dede, but Dede will be a drag on the team, from coaching, captaincy, and playing stand point. Even the useless team he just played for just got rid of him. Why do we need him in the BS?. Every sensible person knows Dede's form has dipped, SO WHY are people imposing him on the team.
Ahene 2 days ago

This Dede guy will bring confusion into the team. Don't make this mistake coach. He will even end up undermining the coach himself. That is the nature of the Ayews. Ghana be warned.

This Dede guy will bring confusion into the team. Don't make this mistake coach. He will even end up undermining the coach himself. That is the nature of the Ayews. Ghana be warned.
Johnny,Oyarifa -Madina 2 days ago

For those of us who have been admiring Abedi Pele since 1981, he shd advise his son to stay away from Black Stars he's paid his due. I could forsee BS performing poorly at WC2026 and if Dede shd be part the attacks after the ...
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For those of us who have been admiring Abedi Pele since 1981, he shd advise his son to stay away from Black Stars he's paid his due. I could forsee BS performing poorly at WC2026 and if Dede shd be part the attacks after the disaster is going to be on Abedi Pele's family. He shd not allow politicians like Kofi Adams to coerce him to send his son to go to WC2026. These Tricksters politicians prefer diverting ppls attention whenever there's a problem and they prefer adding Dede to the attack.
Abedi Pele the selfish guy 2 days ago

What about all these maneuvering is being done by Abedi Pele for his son behind the scenes, knowing full well his son will be a burden to the team. In some quarters, that Abedi Pele is known as a very selfish person. Even Jor ...
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What about all these maneuvering is being done by Abedi Pele for his son behind the scenes, knowing full well his son will be a burden to the team. In some quarters, that Abedi Pele is known as a very selfish person. Even Jordan Ayew is not playing well, and he should be benched if the coach can get a better alternative.
Dede PR Propaganda 2 days ago

No it doesn’t. Stop coming up with one dumb excuse after another to include this greedy guy who simply doesn’t want to walk away for the young ones to also have their chance even though everyone including himself and the ...
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No it doesn’t. Stop coming up with one dumb excuse after another to include this greedy guy who simply doesn’t want to walk away for the young ones to also have their chance even though everyone including himself and the liars who support him know that his best years are behind him. The level of hypocrisy in Gh is astounding. No wonder we don’t achieve much as a country. Did you hear the coach talk about doing an integrity assessment of the team?. If any of these sycophants had any integrity they wouldn’t be campaigning for this washed up man. We also have the stomach journalists jumping on the bandwagon to make more stupid excuses. They’ve disgraced the profession and should bow down their heads in shame because we can no longer rely on them to provide us with trustworthy information. HYPOCRITES!

Amsterdam 2 days ago

Don’t look at Brazil dance and dance to it

Don’t look at Brazil dance and dance to it
Amsterdam 2 days ago

Don’t look at Brazil dance and dance to it

Don’t look at Brazil dance and dance to it
Nana owusu 2 days ago

But Neymar plays well and skillful than dede ayew
Neymar is regarded as one of the great footballers of the world whilst developing is an ordinary footballer who didn't reach high standards like his father abedi
So the ...
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But Neymar plays well and skillful than dede ayew
Neymar is regarded as one of the great footballers of the world whilst developing is an ordinary footballer who didn't reach high standards like his father abedi
So the service of neymar will be needed by his national football team than dede because of his rich experience and sikillfulness
Yaw 2 days ago

Concert country, how can you compare him to Neymar. You just going to Repeat the same disaster that happened last world cup, and the Afcon. Otto Addo noticed that, that's why he solved it. Going to create problems as usual fo ...
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Concert country, how can you compare him to Neymar. You just going to Repeat the same disaster that happened last world cup, and the Afcon. Otto Addo noticed that, that's why he solved it. Going to create problems as usual for the boys and the coach what a country.
Then let's include Stephen Appiah, Essien, Asamoah Gyan, Anthony Annan who are even much experienced. Are you going to take the captain arm band from his brother and hand it over to him or what?, Give the young ones a chance, the greediness is TOO MUCH.
Chiana Bu 2 days ago

Dede should be added to the team. He's the best we currently have. And with his experience, Ghana will go far

Dede should be added to the team. He's the best we currently have. And with his experience, Ghana will go far
NMG 2 days ago

You plus dede all your modassssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

You plus dede all your modassssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
Moses Faal 2 days ago

useless comment. Does Brazil decides for Ghana.
Allow the coach to work and stop this interference

useless comment. Does Brazil decides for Ghana.
Allow the coach to work and stop this interference
KAD 2 days ago

We should stop comparing apples to mangoes and have deep thoughts about our team selection. If we are to consider Dede then of course many players should be considered. Dede at 36 yrs might have the experience but may not hav ...
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We should stop comparing apples to mangoes and have deep thoughts about our team selection. If we are to consider Dede then of course many players should be considered. Dede at 36 yrs might have the experience but may not have the energy to play vigorous world cup games. His inclusion will block the chance of young up and coming players. Let us groom the young ones for the future
K Tsin 2 days ago

Let him justify his inclusion. No reliance on past glory.

Let him justify his inclusion. No reliance on past glory.
KAD 2 days ago

We should stop comparing apples to mangoes and have deep thoughts about our team selection. If we are to consider Dede, then of course many other experienced players who are not called should also be considered. Dede at 36 yr ...
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We should stop comparing apples to mangoes and have deep thoughts about our team selection. If we are to consider Dede, then of course many other experienced players who are not called should also be considered. Dede at 36 yrs might have the experience but may not have the energy to play vigorous world cup games. His inclusion will block the chance of young up and coming players. Let us groom the young ones for the future

Fools 2 days ago

Is Andrew Ayew on the same caliber as Neymar? Motherfuckers

Is Andrew Ayew on the same caliber as Neymar? Motherfuckers
Walankaki 2 days ago

No player including his brother will pass the ball to him even when he is alone facing an empty net, 10 against 11 dead horse player

No player including his brother will pass the ball to him even when he is alone facing an empty net, 10 against 11 dead horse player
JJ RAS G 2 days ago

why the comparison? dont we have independent minds to decide what we want to do? Haters can go burn the sea. We saw Roger Miller back in the days. The case for Andre's inclusion is to cement Ghana's place in the history of wo ...
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why the comparison? dont we have independent minds to decide what we want to do? Haters can go burn the sea. We saw Roger Miller back in the days. The case for Andre's inclusion is to cement Ghana's place in the history of world football. 4 appearances at the mundial is a feat any footballer will hope for.

haters go die ooooooo, lol.
Yaw 2 days ago

Gyimiii saaa, so we should add him just to set record that he is the only player in Ghana who has played 4 world cups? What a shallow mind. Then we should include him in any subsequent world cup to make 10 appearance.

Gyimiii saaa, so we should add him just to set record that he is the only player in Ghana who has played 4 world cups? What a shallow mind. Then we should include him in any subsequent world cup to make 10 appearance.
JJ RAS G 2 days ago

Did we win any cup when CK Akunnor, Stephen Appiah and Asamoah Gyan became captains of the black starts? did their cohesion and Angelic character produce any cup? Nonsesne.

Black people can talk but will ask no question w ...
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Did we win any cup when CK Akunnor, Stephen Appiah and Asamoah Gyan became captains of the black starts? did their cohesion and Angelic character produce any cup? Nonsesne.

Black people can talk but will ask no question why they live in filthy environments and buy food sold around gutters whiles their politicians ride in V8s. Somneone inclusion in a football team is their problem. Nonsesne!
kakabo 2 days ago

Even if you are smoking grass, you will never compare Dede's standard to Neymar's. A dead Neymar on the field is more fearsome than Dede in his current form

Even if you are smoking grass, you will never compare Dede's standard to Neymar's. A dead Neymar on the field is more fearsome than Dede in his current form
Osei Bonsu 2 days ago

We will come to the black stars world cup camping grounds to demonstrate and disrupt training if Andre Ayew is added to the blackstar squard.

We will come to the black stars world cup camping grounds to demonstrate and disrupt training if Andre Ayew is added to the blackstar squard.
Jacob 2 days ago

You and who ??

You and who ??
Agbelimor Paris 2 days ago

Do we have to see Neymar's inclusion in Brazil national team before bringing back Andre Ayew?Every sensible Ghanaian knows we need Andre Ayew in the squad,that mindset that it happened to Baby Jet so let do the same thing to ...
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Do we have to see Neymar's inclusion in Brazil national team before bringing back Andre Ayew?Every sensible Ghanaian knows we need Andre Ayew in the squad,that mindset that it happened to Baby Jet so let do the same thing to him must stop.
TT 2 days ago

It well work Andre it self to say no let give junior players a chance as some older players give him chance what is all this nonsense only Ayew family members can play even if they are old because they are lobby ministers and ...
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It well work Andre it self to say no let give junior players a chance as some older players give him chance what is all this nonsense only Ayew family members can play even if they are old because they are lobby ministers and even possibly president of the nation
Agbelimor Paris 2 days ago

Nosense,give chance to which young players?Don't be an idiot,do you think world cup is a place of experimentation?If you are young player and you are good,you won't need to talk.

Nosense,give chance to which young players?Don't be an idiot,do you think world cup is a place of experimentation?If you are young player and you are good,you won't need to talk.
Dede PR Propaganda 2 days ago

Dede was taken to the 2010 World Cup as a young player, a teenager (19 years). He started in the games whilst Sulley Muntari sat on the bench and Laryea Kingston dropped. What are you talking about? Today it’s the turn of t ...
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Dede was taken to the 2010 World Cup as a young player, a teenager (19 years). He started in the games whilst Sulley Muntari sat on the bench and Laryea Kingston dropped. What are you talking about? Today it’s the turn of the current young active and skilful players to also go to the World Cup but suddenly Dede fans are now making an argument for experience, shifting the goal post at will just to accommodate the old man. The guy can’t play. His recent performance at NAC Breda was extremely poor although his fans made so much noise about the 1 goal he scored in 17 games with no assists. He doesn’t deserve a spot and no one needs him to motivate them, we’re taking professional players to the tournament. If it’s about motivation then we should rather take Dei Tumi. Do you think the coach is a fool to take this record chasing selfish old man to the tournament? Make we rest, the guy is done.
Kwesi 2 days ago

Some of you behave as if this young is the only person who has ever played for the Black Stars. He has done his best and no one can deny that but please it's time to move on. Everything that has a beginning also has an end. B ...
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Some of you behave as if this young is the only person who has ever played for the Black Stars. He has done his best and no one can deny that but please it's time to move on. Everything that has a beginning also has an end. Before Ayew there was Black Stars and there will be Black Stars after his gone. Let the new generation of players carry on
Wise Man. 2 days ago

His time is over in Ghana football period.

His time is over in Ghana football period.
Interesting 2 days ago

Ghanafo) ne Gyimie. What case is it strengthening here? Gyimie Saaaaaaaa na ade Akye.

Ghanafo) ne Gyimie. What case is it strengthening here? Gyimie Saaaaaaaa na ade Akye.
Chobo South 2 days ago

We are sick as a nation. Village people

We are sick as a nation. Village people
Martin Kreisler 2 days ago

This is indeed, a thoughtless comparisson to say the least.

This is indeed, a thoughtless comparisson to say the least.
Saidawadhrubeya@gmail.com 2 days ago

Andre ayew played his part so others should be given the chance to show case what they can do.. Ghana has talented players by the bucketfulls it is only the cohesion which is lacking..

Andre ayew played his part so others should be given the chance to show case what they can do.. Ghana has talented players by the bucketfulls it is only the cohesion which is lacking..
Jones 2 days ago

He definitely needs to be there. At least can motivate the younger ones. The decision lies with the coach and not the ignorant gfa guys.

He definitely needs to be there. At least can motivate the younger ones. The decision lies with the coach and not the ignorant gfa guys.
nii 2 days ago

HE CAN GO BUT NOT AS A PLAYER IF HE WANT TO CONTRIBUTE

HE CAN GO BUT NOT AS A PLAYER IF HE WANT TO CONTRIBUTE
TG 2 days ago

Neymar and Dede Ayew are 2 totally different players. Neymar is actually scoring goals for his club at Santos and he is actually in good form. Andre is not in good form you see the difference? Andre has only scored once for N ...
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Neymar and Dede Ayew are 2 totally different players. Neymar is actually scoring goals for his club at Santos and he is actually in good form. Andre is not in good form you see the difference? Andre has only scored once for NAC Breda and they are about to be relegated like are you kidding me? Neymar is actually a legend for and in Brazil yes and Andre is a legend in Ghana but the difference is is that Andre is past his prime and Neymar is still performing at a high level.
Gkd 2 days ago

If Ayew want to play in D world cup he should sign for Sekondi Eleven Wise as Naymar did

If Ayew want to play in D world cup he should sign for Sekondi Eleven Wise as Naymar did
Rubbish 2 days ago

Why do you even compare the two situations. Ghanaians waste their time and energy on dumb shit

Why do you even compare the two situations. Ghanaians waste their time and energy on dumb shit
Ougrabako 2 days ago

Black Stars will never perform in world stage football if those ILLETRATE FANS keep trying to influence coaches selection. None of the Ayews should be part on the national team. We have one Ayew as captain of our national tea ...
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Black Stars will never perform in world stage football if those ILLETRATE FANS keep trying to influence coaches selection. None of the Ayews should be part on the national team. We have one Ayew as captain of our national team who is warming bench every single game in his current championship team. Do we think his team mates will listing to him or have any respect for him? Is Andrew Ayew trying to force himself into the national team through BRIBERY? We are all watching?
There should not be comparison between Neymar and Ayew because the first is a super star and the other is an average player known by his family name.
Striker 1 day ago

Anyone who says Ayew should be included has absolutely no clue about football. What exactly did his "experience" achieve at the last World Cup in 2022??? You idiots—do you seriously want to compare him to Ronaldo or Messi? ...
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Anyone who says Ayew should be included has absolutely no clue about football. What exactly did his "experience" achieve at the last World Cup in 2022??? You idiots—do you seriously want to compare him to Ronaldo or Messi? Or Neymar? That guy played for Breda, and they got relegated—what a pathetic team. Every other country is moving forward, yet you people want to go backward. Now is the time for Nuamah, Issahaku, Kamaldeen, and the other players. Ayew is slow, lacks technique, and his damn "experience" didn't do a single thing at the 2022 World Cup either, you morons!
Agbelimor Paris 1 day ago

If you think Neymar is greater than Andre Ayew,I think that's your debt to pay.Neymar doesn't even like you,greatness is subjective and it depends on how you measure it.Why don't you conjure Neymar to be a Ghanaian?Brazilians ...
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If you think Neymar is greater than Andre Ayew,I think that's your debt to pay.Neymar doesn't even like you,greatness is subjective and it depends on how you measure it.Why don't you conjure Neymar to be a Ghanaian?Brazilians have Neymar,Croatians have Luca Modric,Portuguese have Cristiano Ronaldo,Argetinians have Messi etc all going to the world cup because of experience.We have Andre Ayew,36 who is younger and people are furious.Partey is now slow because of court issue,Kudus is injured,Djiku is now playing in Russia,a country that rolled tanks and crossed border to invade Ukraine because of nato,Jordan Ayew now relegating to league one and I don't think Semenyo and Inaki are now ready to be the captain of the Black Stars.Great kings always have older men around the corner to show them some of the ways.
Maxwell 1 day ago

This nonsense must stop! Andre is coming nowhere period.

This nonsense must stop! Andre is coming nowhere period.
Maxwell 1 day ago

This nonsense must stop! Andre is coming nowhere period.

This nonsense must stop! Andre is coming nowhere period.
K O Nash 22 hours ago

How old is Dede and how many children do he have?you all talk from your stomachs we going in for a win not crutches blind people already the country your living in is corrupt lies stealing money so what’s new.where there’ ...
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How old is Dede and how many children do he have?you all talk from your stomachs we going in for a win not crutches blind people already the country your living in is corrupt lies stealing money so what’s new.where there’s no laws there’s no civilization this is the country your live inn.

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