Some Ghanaian football fans have called for the return of André Dede Ayew to the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following his recent visit to the Black Queens team hotel.
The Queens had decided to boycott training ahead of their WAFCON qualifier against Egypt until their unpaid bonuses of $9,500 were settled.
Ayew who visited the team hotel in Accra urged the players to prioritise their football careers and embrace patriotism in serving the nation during challenging times.
‘You remember what happened during the 2014 World Cup?’ – Dede Ayew advises Black Queens
The former Olympique Marseille attacker referenced the controversies that plagued the Black Stars squad during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, which tarnished Ghana’s image.
Reacting to videos of Ayew’s visit to the Black Queens team hotel, some fans have linked it to his potential return to the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
They noted that the ex-Le Havre player may rejoin the Black Stars for the 2026 World Cup, especially now that he appears to be reconnecting with national teams following Ghana’s qualification.
However, others criticised Ayew’s decision to intervene, arguing that he should not have discouraged the Black Queens from demanding their unpaid bonuses.
Check out some of the reactions below:
I declare it here and today that, Andre is going to the World Cup, not because Otto Addo wants it but because Kurt Says so
— Ngolo’s-house-boy (@kante_house_boy) October 27, 2025
I swear this guy go go the World Cup some 😂
— Komprah (@RichardKomprah) October 27, 2025
GFA should better add Dede to the World Cup squad yooo
— Kwesi (@GhKwesi88275501) October 27, 2025
How much did the black stars spent in their last two matches
And I’m sure they played for the badge right ? Stop being hypocrite and ask the so called sports minister to pay the young girls— Owura (@owura08) October 28, 2025
He should talk to the GFA not the players
— Princeeee??? (@Real_Oheneba) October 27, 2025
He’s not serious. Will the badge feed them and their families? Hogwash
— Nana Kwame Asimeni (@nka_gha) October 27, 2025
Hear me out if I say Dede Ayew go play in final World Cup
— #MindyourBusinezMrChairman (@Mr_Man_O) October 27, 2025
A flight was chartered to deliver cash to the black stars. That’s what happened in 2014. The should stand on their grounds.
— Rainfall (blue tick) (@rain_4all) October 28, 2025
Andre is def making the World Cup squad lol
— NB (@nanablog_) October 27, 2025
SB/JE
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