Ghanaians on social media have hailed Black Stars coach, Chris Hughton's decision to bench captain Andre Dede Ayew in the game against Angola.
Andre Dede Ayew, the captain of the Black Stars, was on the bench as the team secured a 1-0 victory over the Palancas Negras of Angola on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.
According to the netizens the Nottingham Forest player has not been giving top performances for the Black Stars like he used to do and needed to be benched for the young players to step in.
To some, Chris Hughton has proven that Andre Ayew is not untouchable like they have been made to believe, and hope that he will continue to select his team based on performance.
Chris Hughton, on the other hand, defended his decision to drop Andre Dede Ayew while stressing that he took the best decision for the team on the matchday.
"As a head coach, you have to make difficult decisions. You know the quality that Andre possesses, but you also know the quality of the rest of the squad".
"Ultimately, it was my choice not to play him, but that doesn't reflect on his abilities as a player. He remains a valuable member of the team," Chris Hughton said at the post-match conference.
Check out some of the reactions below:
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Chris Hughton speaks on decision to bench Andre Ayew in Angola game
— *Joel Eshun* (@JoelEshun4) March 24, 2023
"As a head coach, you have to make difficult decisions. You know the quality that Andre possesses, but you also know the quality of the rest of the squad".
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Wise man for Black Stars. The substitution he made was fire????????????????
— Adams Malik (@kindommalikgh) March 24, 2023
Good decision don’t even waste your time playing him again, look over him anytime any day
— Godfather???????????????? (@godFatherAfran7) March 24, 2023
He shouldn’t have Invited him even,some big names are retiring from their national teams others are being ignored why can’t Chris Hughton do same.
— Up The Chels ???????? (@SW6TONY) March 24, 2023
That stirs up alot of motivation in Ayew..Trust me the next time he plays..He's scoring..that is great
— Le Roi ???? ???????? (@onyxkwaku) March 24, 2023
Wise man
— Uncle AJ (@AjJelli) March 24, 2023
When its the end of a player.. this is what most coaches say????
— Beckham (@Beck2299) March 24, 2023
My morning has been made. God
— Quophi Duke El Jefe (@donduke_gh) March 24, 2023
Personally, I think we should look beyond Andre. We should start building a new phase and I assume yesterday was the beginning....
— Ofosu (@YawBlackie) March 24, 2023
Who missed Andre Ayew in today’s match against Angola?#GhanaVrsAngola #babayarastadiun #chrishughton
— Ernestina Serwaa Asante (@Yaa_Serwaa1) March 23, 2023
Perfect coach
— paolo kenz ???????????????? (@Paolokush) March 24, 2023
Big YES.... Andre will not play football forever. Dropping him to the bench is a good decision. He can bring him on in the second half.
— The Queen ???? ???? ???? ???? (@September_dude) March 24, 2023
Chris Hughton was really firm on Andre Ayew yesterday.
— Bill Eshun (@Bill_Eshun) March 24, 2023
Do you think he should start in the next game?#3Sports pic.twitter.com/YNsLQMPa3t
Kw33333 proper coach this hahaha we have been seeing this with top team coaches this are hard call kudos Chris
— Emmanuel Annang (@realannang4) March 24, 2023
So far honest opinion of 2023
— Chelsea 4Lyf (@Chelsea4Lyff) March 24, 2023
Congratulations ???? Coach. Yeah André is not in form and he deserve the bench seat to study the new energetic players. Black Star is for Ghanaians????????
— Capo Chino (@capo_chino001) March 24, 2023
Nice one. Good starter. Raise the standard of the Black Stars and let players earn their selection. No more templates
— Danso Papabi (dP) (@officialdanso1) March 24, 2023
Chris is the truth… Trophy soon
— L.I.A.B ♏️???????? (@tifiks88) March 24, 2023
Herrr Chris Hughton my money Dey come burn pic.twitter.com/rrIlKPx3XR
— Don (@Opresii) March 23, 2023
I will tell my father. Chris Hughton made me warm up for 70mins ???? pic.twitter.com/DLa3IPci4Y
— TWO TERTY (@Aboa_Banku1) March 23, 2023
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