Why Dede Ayew was left out of latest Black Stars squad - Otto Addo explains

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has explained that he left out skipper Andre Ayew because his current focus is creating a team for the future.

The German-trained gaffer emphasized that he is focused on building a team from a young group, hence the decision to omit Ayew from the list.

"We are looking at the future or the long-term development, that's mainly why we invited younger players and left out André Ayew."

Andre Ayew has now missed out on a Black Stars call-up for the third time in a row, with his last invitation dating back to late 2023.

Aside from the former Swansea man, other big names who could not make the list include Salis Samed, Daniel Amartey, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Ernest Nuamah, Denis Odoi, and Gideon Mensah.

Otto Addo named his 23-man squad, comprising 3 goalkeepers, 8 defenders, 5 midfielders, and 7 forwards on Thursday, August 29, 2024.

The Black Stars will host Angola in Kumasi on September 5, 2024, before visiting Niger on September 9.

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