Ghana forward Jordan Ayew has refuted reports suggesting Black Stars players are at loggerheads, claiming they are like brothers.
Ayew was appointed as the captain of the Black Stars ahead of March’s World Cup qualifiers after previously leading the team against Angola in November’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
The 33-year-old takes the stead of his senior brother Andre, who previously wore the armband for Ghana.
Leadership has been a major talking point for Ghana in recent times, with a host of players donning the captain’s armband in 2024.
Thomas Partey, Mohammed Kudus and Jordan were all handed the mandate to lead the team, with numerous reports claiming seeds of discord had been sowed in turn.
However, Jordan Ayew has claimed that, contrary to such reports, the bickering that happens in the Black Stars is like that of any family.
He admitted that there are no issues with the players whatsoever in the team.
“Obviously, we are both best friends because everyone is different and has who they’re closest to. But just like a family, the fact that you’re closer to your sister doesn’t mean you don’t love your brother. There’s no problem or friction. We are like brothers,” he told Joy Sports.
Ayew will lead the Black Stars out as captain for the first time when Ghana face Chad on Friday in the World Cup qualifiers.
