2019 AFCON: Captaincy role could affect Ghana at tourney - Bright Addae

Former Black Satellites defender Bright Addae says Ghana cannot win the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations due to the confusion over the captaincy role.

Coach Kwesi Appiah stripped off the captain’s armband from Ghana’s highest top scorer Asamoah Gyan to Fenerbache’s midfielder Andre Dede Ayew ahead of the tournament.

This led Gyan to retire from international football however, he rescinded decision after the President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo intervened.

With this, the Ascoli Picchio captain told the GNA Sports that, “this can affect the team psychologically and Ghana can’t win the trophy with this. This is a bad sign for the Black Stars and the timing for Appiah stripping Gyan off the armband was wrong.

“They can’t win the AFCON with this confusion in camp. If you want to win a cup for the nation, the team should be united.”

Addae, who plays in the Italian Serie B added that Gyan’s return to the team would be helpful.

“Gyan’s come back to the Black Stars can be helpful with his experience and can also motivate the players,” he said.

Ghana has been placed in Group F alongside defending champions Cameroon, Benin, Guinea Bissau.