Ghanaian forward Dede Ayew
Andre Dede Ayew is set to be recalled to the Black Stars squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in March 2024, according to ghanasoccernet.com.
The report indicates that there is huge pressure on head coach Otto Addo to add Dede Ayew to his selection due to his impressive performances for his club side, Le Havre, in the French Ligue 1, where he has scored two goals in three games this season.
The former Swansea City player has not played for the Black Stars since his involvement in international friendly games against Nigeria and Uganda in March 2024.
Ayew’s absence from the team followed Otto Addo‘s decision to drop the captain from the squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers which were played in 2024.
The coach explained that the decision to leave Ayew out of the squad was based on his performance at the time and was not related to any other issue.
After four matches in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Ghana are second in Group I with nine points, level with table leaders Comoros. Madagascar are third with seven points, while Mali are fourth with five points.
The country that finish top of the group will secure automatic qualification to the 2026 World Cup.
The Black Stars will resume the qualification campaign against Chad and Madagascar in March 2025.
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