Coach Chris Hughton says he is not bothered by comments from Ghanaians following the inclusion of unattached Andre Ayew in his final 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers squad.
The Irish-born Ghanaian trainer has come under immense criticism for selecting the captain who was released in June by English side Nottingham Forest.
Responding to critics, the former Brighton manager said the decision is in the best interest of the team.
“Growing perception is not something that means too much to my point of view as the head coach,” Hughton told Asaase Radio.
“It’s about the squad that I want and the reason for each player to be in the squad. What is the perception outside? I don’t know. This is not my concern.
“There will always be, in the general public, a lot of debate about who should be in the squad and who shouldn’t. We are knowledgeable about the amount games that he [Ayew] has played and we also know what he means to the squad. He is out captain; I know what he gives the squad.”
Ghana will host the Central Africa Republic in their final Group E game at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
By: Gbordzor Promise
