Hearts of Oak legend Emmanuel Osei Kuffour has denied calling for the exclusion of Andre Ayew from the Black Stars.
Kuffour, who won the CAF Champions League with Hearts of Oak is said to have told Onua TV that the Black Stars captain has exceeded his prime.
“Andre Ayew is done with the Black Stars and should be shown the exit in order to open doors for emerging talents like Kudus Mohammed,” Kuffour said. “Dede Ayew has been with the Black Stars since 2008, and it’s time to leave. Kudus Mohammed, Kamaldeen Sulemana, and others also need the space to show us what they have."
But the former Ghana international said Andre Ayew should be axed from the Black Stars.
"…..I have not said Andre Ayew should be sacked. Why would I say that? I spoke to Onua TV and they asked me about Black Stars, and I said for Black Stars, I don't follow. I only watched them at the recent Black Stars.
"I said Dede yew can help the new players at the Black Stars because of how he communicates with the players on the pitch. I feel that he should always be with the Black Stars so that he can help them and encourage them to feel like they are playing for a national team. But always we should make sure that Jordan will lead the team. That is what I said. I didn't say anything else," he explained.