The Minister of Sport and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has indicated that he would have no objection to Andre Ayew being included in Ghana’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Speaking on Burning Issues on Adom FM, the Buem MP highlighted that the NAC Breda forward is steadily regaining form and said he would not oppose the U-20 World Cup winner being included in the final squad.
“We have asked the Technical Team to put up a strong team so we can go and compete. Players like Antoine Semenyo and Inaki Williams, among others, are doing well,” Mr. Adams said.
“Dede Ayew, too, is picking up, and as long as he has not retired, I won’t be surprised if he makes it to the squad,” he added.
Ayew, 36, joined the Dutch side on December 31, 2025, as a free agent and has featured in eight matches this season.
His potential inclusion has sparked debate among fans, with some valuing his World Cup experience and others advocating for younger, more dynamic players.
Andre Ayew last represented the Ghana national football team at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire.
For their fifth World Cup appearance, Ghana has been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England, and Croatia. The Black Stars will face Panama on June 17, England on June 23, and conclude the group stage against Croatia on June 27.
In preparation, the team will regroup in March for friendlies against Austria and Germany, followed by a final warm-up match against Mexico in May.
The Ghana Football Association has confirmed that the squad will be based at Bryant University in the United States throughout the tournament.
