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André Ayew

Former Black Stars captain and current free agent forward who has hinted at a possible bid for GFA presidency in 2027.

2026-04-302026-10-07

In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    Former Black Stars captain, Andre Dede Ayew made a surprise appearance at the Black Maidens’ camp on Friday, delivering a powerful pep talk ahead of their make-or-break FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Senegal. …

    Andre Ayew fires Black Maidens up ahead of Senegal decider
  3. June 2026
  4. Joy Online

    … Thomas-Asante will don the jersey number which was worn in the past by Stephen Appiah (2006 and 2010) and Andre Ayew (2014 and 2022) as far as the global tournament is concerned. …

    Thomas-Asante takes the 10; Boakye takes 20 – Find out Ghana’s squad jersey numbers for World Cup 2026
  5. May 2026
  6. Joy Online

    Ghana international Daniel Kofi-Kyereh put Andre Ayew ahead of Michael Essien and Stephen Appiah in a blind-ranking game involving Black Stars midfielders. …

    Video: Daniel Kofi-Kyereh ranks Andre Ayew above Essien and Appiah in blind ranking game
  7. Joy Online

    Ghana International, Daniel Kofi Kyereh, says former Black Stars captain Andre ‘Dede’ Ayew is his childhood idol. …

    Andre Ayew was my childhood hero – Kofi Kyereh
  8. April 2026
  9. Joy Online

    Former Ghana international Augustine Arhinful has urged Ghanaians to remain patient with André Ayew, insisting the former Black Stars captain deserves time to rediscover his best form after a difficult start to the season. …

    Arhinful calls for patience and support for Ayew ahead of World Cup

Thursday 3 September

  1. Ayew brothers and several Ghanaians left without clubs

    Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew, his brother André, and several other Ghanaian players including Mubarak Wakaso, Jojo Wollacott, Joseph Aidoo, and Majeed Ashimeru are now free agents after the transfer window closed across major European leagues. The article notes that transfer windows remain open in Turkey and Portugal, offering potential opportunities for these players.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Kurt Okraku declines to commit on GFA presidential third-term bid

    Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has not ruled out seeking a third term after delegates approved a constitutional amendment in 2025 allowing presidents to serve up to three terms, but said it is too early to make a decision ahead of 2027 elections.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Kurt Okraku remains silent on third-term GFA presidency bid

    Ghana Football Association president Kurt Okraku has declined to confirm whether he will seek a third term when GFA elections are held in 2027, following an amendment in 2025 that allows presidents to serve up to three terms. Reports have also linked former Black Stars captain Andre Ayew with a potential bid for the GFA presidency.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 24 August

  1. Dede Ayew hints at possible GFA presidency bid

    Former Black Stars captain Andre Ayew has hinted at a possible move into football administration, with reports suggesting he is considering a bid for the Ghana Football Association presidency, though he stopped short of confirming his intentions. He stated on a podcast that what matters most is the growth of Ghana football, with GFA elections scheduled for 2027.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ayew says GFA delayed sacking Addo too long after AFCON failure

    Andre Ayew believes the Ghana Football Association should have sacked Otto Addo immediately after he failed to qualify Ghana for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations — the country's first AFCON absence in 20 years — rather than waiting until later. Addo was eventually sacked and replaced by Carlos Queiroz, whose contract has since expired.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Ghana-Anhui Chamber donates sports equipment to NSA Games

    The Ghana-Anhui Chamber of Commerce has donated 600 pairs of footwear, 1,520 shirts, 2,120 sports equipment and two motorcycles to support the National Sports Authority's Constituency Games initiative. The donation aligns with efforts to build a structured system for developing and projecting sporting talent.

    20 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Ghana-Anhui Chamber donates 2,120 items for Constituency Games

    The Ghana-Anhui Chamber of Commerce has donated 600 pairs of footwear and 1,520 peace T-shirts to the National Sports Authority to support grassroots sports development through the Constituency Games. Officials said the initiative aims to ensure no child is excluded from sports opportunities due to location or background.

    20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Ghana-Anhui Chamber donates sports items for Constituency Games

    The Ghana-Anhui Chamber of Commerce has donated 2,120 sports essentials—including 600 pairs of footwear and 1,520 T-shirts—to the National Sports Authority to support grassroots sports development through the Constituency Games.

    19 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Ghana-Anhui Chamber donates 2,120 items for constituency games

    The Ghana-Anhui Chamber of Commerce and Industry has donated 2,120 sports items comprising 600 pairs of footwear and 1,520 T-shirts to the National Sports Authority to support the upcoming Constituency Games and grassroots sports development. Former Black Stars captain Andre Ayew was among sporting leaders present at the donation ceremony on August 18, 2026.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 10 July

  1. Ayew visits Black Maidens before World Cup qualifier

    Former Black Stars captain André Ayew visited the Black Maidens' training camp to boost morale ahead of their FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifier return leg against Senegal on Saturday at the Accra Sports Stadium, urging the young players to seize the opportunity and represent Ghana with pride.

    10 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 9 July

  1. Andre Ayew motivates Black Maidens before Senegal World Cup qualifier

    Former Black Stars captain Andre Ayew visited the Black Maidens' camp on Friday to deliver a pep talk ahead of their decisive FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifier return leg against Senegal on Saturday at the Accra Sports Stadium. He urged the young players to play with courage, discipline and belief, reminding them that a win will secure Ghana's place at the 2026 tournament.

    9 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Ghana World Cup 2026 squad jersey numbers announced

    Brandon Thomas-Asante will wear the number 10 jersey for Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following in the footsteps of Stephen Appiah and Andre Ayew. Augustine Boakye takes number 20 in his debut tournament involvement, while Derrick Luckassen wears number 23 as a late replacement for the injured Alexander Djiku.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 2 May

  1. Kofi-Kyereh ranks Andre Ayew above Essien, Appiah in blind game

    Ghana midfielder Daniel Kofi-Kyereh ranked Andre Ayew ahead of Michael Essien and Stephen Appiah in a blind-ranking game of Black Stars midfielders, in an exclusive interview with Joy Sports that aired in May 2026. The ranking included ten former and current national team midfielders.

    2 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 1 May

  1. Kofi Kyereh credits Andre Ayew as childhood hero

    Ghana midfielder Kofi Kyereh says former Black Stars captain Andre Ayew was his childhood idol and provided mentorship during his early days with the national team. Kyereh, who suffered a severe injury that sidelined him for 36 months, has recently returned to action with Freiburg U-23.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 April

  1. Arhinful urges patience with Ayew ahead of 2026 World Cup

    Former Ghana international Augustine Arhinful has called for patience with André Ayew, saying the 36-year-old forward deserves time to rediscover his best form after joining NAC Breda in December 2025 and scoring once in fourteen appearances. Arhinful noted that Ayew's inclusion in the Black Stars squad for the 2026 World Cup ultimately rests with coach Carlos Queiroz, who is expected to unveil his squad on June 1.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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