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Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Mark Addo has explained Andre Ayew's inclusion in Black Stars squad.
The 33-year-old who has been clubless since May after he was released by Nottingham Forest has been named in Chris Hughton's 25-man squad for their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against the Central African Republic (CAR).
Andre, who joined the Premier League side midway through last season after leaving Qatari side, Al Sadd mutually left the club after making 13 appearances without finding the back of the net.
Following his inclusion, the technical handlers of the team have been criticised.
However, Mr Addo, who is the Black Stars Management Committee Chairman speaking in an interview says the technical team needed the services of the former Swansea City and West Ham United forward.
"The technical team felt they needed him. This is not the first time an unattached player has been invited," he told Kumasi-based Kessben FM.
"For me, I think his influence in the team and the support he brings on is important," he added.
The Black Stars on Monday opened camp in Accra ahead of the game at the Baba Yara Stadium on Thursday, September 7.
Ghana need a draw or a win to qualify for the tournament that will be hosted in Ivory Coast next year.
The 33-year-old who has been clubless since May after he was released by Nottingham Forest has been named in Chris Hughton's 25-man squad for their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against the Central African Republic (CAR).
Andre, who joined the Premier League side midway through last season after leaving Qatari side, Al Sadd mutually left the club after making 13 appearances without finding the back of the net.
Following his inclusion, the technical handlers of the team have been criticised.
However, Mr Addo, who is the Black Stars Management Committee Chairman speaking in an interview says the technical team needed the services of the former Swansea City and West Ham United forward.
"The technical team felt they needed him. This is not the first time an unattached player has been invited," he told Kumasi-based Kessben FM.
"For me, I think his influence in the team and the support he brings on is important," he added.
The Black Stars on Monday opened camp in Accra ahead of the game at the Baba Yara Stadium on Thursday, September 7.
Ghana need a draw or a win to qualify for the tournament that will be hosted in Ivory Coast next year.