As the Black Stars prepare for World Cup 2026, debates about players who are supposed to be on the team have been thriving for months now after securing a slot for the tournament.
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There is a diverse discussion about whether or not it is the former captain, Andre Dede Ayew.
After the 2022 World Cup, the player was sidelined from the national team as it was believed that his performance had declined.
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Dede was without a club after his short spell at Le Havre in the French League 1.
His agency brokered a deal with the Dutch team, NAC Breda, where he has featured in 10 matches and scored 1 goal.
Some football fans believe the national team chapter is over for the 36-year-old, but Revered Dr. Lawrence Tetteh has another perspective.
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According to the preacher, Dede Ayew is a true leader who has served the country on the field since he was a teenager, so he believes his expertise will be needed in the 2026 World Cup if Ghana wants to go far.
The preacher stated that he sees Dede Ayew as the bearer of his father, who is a Ghanaian football icon, Abedi Ayew Pele’s spirit.
