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Ghana coach CK Akonnor has retained Swansea City star Andre Ayew as captain of the Black Stars, the Football Association announced.
His two substitutes are Atlético de Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey and South Africa goalkeeper Richard Ofori.
Ayew received the bracelet from former coach Kwesi Appiah ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt in a controversial decision that upset then-captain Asamoah Gyan.
A statement on the Ghana FA website read: ” The Senior Team Technical Team, the Black Stars, after extensive consultation, has retained Andre Ayew as the Captain of the Black Stars.
The Swansea City striker who led Ghana to the 2019 African Cup of Nations in Egypt, maintains his position as team leader despite changes in the senior team’s technical arena.
In a related development, Thomas Teye Partey of Atlético de Madrid has been appointed as first vice captain, while Richard Ofori steps in as second vice captain.
“The trio will lead the team as the Black Stars go through the remaining qualifying rounds of the Africa Cup of Nations, as well as qualifying matches for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and the respective tournaments.”
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