Black Stars coach Otto Addo has affirmed his sole authority over player selections, making it clear that the decision to bring back team captain Andre Dede Ayew will rest entirely with him.
Addo emphasized that his choices will be guided by Ayew’s role and importance to the team, rather than external pressures.
Speaking after Ghana’s thrilling 4-3 victory over the Central African Republic on June 10, 2024, Addo highlighted that while Ayew remains a valuable asset to the Black Stars, his return will be based on the coach’s assessment of the team’s needs. This approach ensures that the captain’s future involvement will be strategically timed for the benefit of the squad.
Otto Addo’s commitment to maintaining control over team selections underscores his strategic vision for the Black Stars. By prioritizing the team’s overall success and carefully considering each player’s contribution, Addo aims to lead Ghana to further victories on the international stage.
Black Stars Coach Otto Addo ‘s Response to Jordan Ayew’s Demands for Dede Ayew’s Inclusion
Let me speak for Jordan. It’s his brother,” Addo said. “Sure, he wants him to be next to him, but what will happen is my decision, it’s our coaching staff’s decision.
As a brother, he would like him to be next to him. But I have a responsibility to the national team, to Ghana, and I have to decide what is best for the team. And who knows? Maybe he’s there, maybe not, but I don’t know. Maybe I’m not there anymore. We don’t know. We don’t know what happens. Otto Addo remarked.
