Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has stated that he will not provide additional explanations regarding the exclusion of captain Andre Ayew from the squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
Addo made this remark during the squad announcement at the GFA Headquarters in Accra on Thursday, August 29, 2024.
This marks the second consecutive omission for Ayew, who was also left out of the squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic.
Despite the absence of Ayew, Addo emphasized that the younger players have performed well and that his decision to stick with them reflects the current direction of the team.
"We did quite well with young players, and I know it will get tough. I don't want to explain myself why Andre is not here," Addo said.
The Black Stars are set to face Angola in Kumasi on September 5, followed by a match against Niger in Morocco on September 9.
