The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu, has expressed his belief that it is time for Ghana's captain, Andre Ayew, to gracefully conclude his international career with the Black Stars after an impressive run.
Ayew, who recently led the team to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast, witnessed Ghana's exit at the group stage. The team faced disappointment, failing to advance to the knockout stage for the second consecutive edition of the tournament.
In a candid discussion with Angel FM, Mensah Bonsu refrained from solely placing blame on coach Chris Hughton. He emphasized the need to address deficiencies within the team, including evaluating Ayew's role.
“Constantly changing coaches is not going to help us. Between the Ayew brothers, I had more hope in Jordan than Andre because he's played his part. If we are to be truthful to ourselves, he no longer fits into the team,” remarked Mensah Bonsu.
He continued, “You force the player on the coach, and you don't want to blame the player; rather, you blame the coach. To me, Andre Ayew has been a fantastic player just like his father was, but at the moment, he is a spent force.”
Despite Ayew's historic achievement of equaling Rigobert Song's record for the most AFCON appearances (36), Mensah Bonsu advocates for a strategic transition, acknowledging the need for a new era in Ghana's football journey.
As discussions surrounding Ayew's future gain momentum, Ghanaian football fans await further developments and decisions regarding the iconic captain's role in the Black Stars.