Thomas Partey and Jordan Ayew
The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has disclosed that Thomas Partey is not worried about being sidelined for the Black Stars captaincy role.
He indicated that the Arsenal midfielder is focused on helping the Black Stars secure qualification to the 2026 World Cup to make the nation happy.
The GFA spokesperson clarified that there is no bad blood among the Black Stars players due to the captaincy issues.
Speaking in an interview with Sporty FM, Asante Twum noted that Partey prioritizes the team over his ambitions.
“It is not a problem for Thomas Partey that he is no longer the Black Stars captain. It is about not prioritizing individual aspirations,” he said.
Reports indicate that Jordan Ayew is set to be announced as the substantive Black Stars captain with Thomas Partey turning down the offer of deputy skipper.
There has been controversy surrounding the role after it was given to Mohammed Kudus and later taken from him during the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
The Black Stars will face Chad on March 21, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium before facing Madagascar in an away fixture on March 24, 2025.
Read Henry Asante’s remarks below:
Thomas Partey has no problem with losing the Black Stars captaincy to Jordan Ayew, Henry Asante Twum tells SportyFM… 🗣️ #SportyBreakfast pic.twitter.com/YH4MtxVOVj
— #SportyFMIsHere (@SportyFM_) March 18, 2025
Meanwhile, watch Black Stars’ first training session ahead of Chad game
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